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3.0 miles
Distance
446 ft
Climb
-314 ft
Descent
00:46:13
Avg time
134 ft
Altitude change
75 ft
Altitude min
241 ft
Altitude max
76 ft
Altitude start
210 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-28.6%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,549 ft
Distance flat
00:46:13
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Salmon Pools Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Ingonish, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #54404 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #293111 in Trail Running
    • #97703 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This level trail follows the bottom of the Chéticamp River canyon with cliffs almost 400 metres (1,300 ft) high towering above. The First Pool is about 3.6 km up the Chéticamp River. The trail narrows and continues to Chance Pool where polished, exposed bedrock makes a great location for a picnic.

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  • 7 miles average
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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Aug 27, 2024 @ 2:39pm
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Jul 18, 2023 @ 3:28pm
Jul 18, 2023
 Fast and easy up to 3.5km then it gets fun
Jun 8, 2021 @ 4:22am
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        3 Reviews & Comments

        Tula2
        Easy hike along the river. Water accessible for the pooch to drink. Really enjoyed seeing & hearing the river.
        cfrancoeur
        Easy fire road for about 2 miles, then about 1 mile of trail before the trail disappears due to river erosion. It wasn’t until I came back out and looked at the map again that I saw the trail section prohibits bikes. But I rode right by several park employees who waived and said hello as I was on that section.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Salmon Pools located?
        Salmon Pools 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 46.64341, -60.94694.
        ▼ How hard is Salmon Pools?
        Salmon Pools is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Salmon Pools?
        Salmon Pools has 446 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 314 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 75 ft to 241 ft.
        ▼ Is Salmon Pools a point to point trail?
        Salmon Pools is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Salmon Pools?
        Salmon Pools is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Salmon Pools?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Salmon Pools. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Salmon Pools? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Salmon Pools are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Salmon Pools?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 48 minutes to ride Salmon Pools. The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Salmon Pools?
        Salmon Pools is a very popular trail. There have been 80 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 91 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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