more stats
3,586 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
142 ft
High Point
12 ft
Altitude change
117 ft
Altitude min
127 ft
Altitude start
138 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-2.5%
Grade max
6.2%
Grade min
1,864 ft
Distance climb
1,719 ft
Distance down

Middle Head Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Ingonish, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #10856 in Hiking [+]
    • #7842 in Trail Running
    • #25010 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #48 in Hiking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #31 in Trail Running
    • #756 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • OSM Way
    #231099780

The trail follows a long, narrow peninsula separating two ocean bays, ending on headland cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Smokey and Ingonish Island.
There are opportunities to see seabirds, seals, whales and eagles, as well as fishing boats in the early summer.

source: Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles average
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  • 14 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Middle Head located?
      Middle Head is located in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.65658, -60.36346.
      ▼ How hard is Middle Head?
      Middle Head is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Middle Head?
      Middle Head has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 117 ft to 142 ft.
      ▼ Is Middle Head a point to point trail?
      Middle Head is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Middle Head?
      Middle Head is 3,586 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Middle Head?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Middle Head. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Middle Head? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Middle Head are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Middle Head?
      Middle Head is a very popular trail. There have been 144 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 147 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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