This trail winds through Acadian mixed forest and stunted taiga as it climbs to the wind-swept highlands plateau. It offers 360º views spanning the barrens, the dramatic Aspy fault, mountains reaching the most northern tip of Cape Breton.
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46.83, -60.45 · rel 19735274
46.83, -60.45 · rel 19735274
Mica Hill Trail
3,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Nova Scotia · 46.83°N ·
60.45°W
3,3km
Distance
+185m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
24
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× viewpoint
Mica Hill
summit ·
332 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
3,3 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mica Hill Trail is 3.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mica Hill Trail takes approximately 50 min to complete.
No, Mica Hill Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mica Hill Trail starts near coordinates 46.8176, -60.4546.
Mica Hill Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Mica Hill Trail is maintained and managed by Parks Canada.
Yes, Mica Hill Trail is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.