Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada

Green Cove

  

This mere "leg stretcher" is quite fascinating. From this rocky granite headland jutting out into the sea, you can watch the ocean crash against the rocks or catch a glimpse of whales offshore as fishermen tend to their lobster traps – daring to come so close to the rocks. Notice the twisted stunted trees – known as "krummholz" – and the leathery leaves of the bayberry. Plants here have adapted to this windy, salt-sprayed coastal environment.

Length: 0.2 km (0.1 mi) return
Elevation: 10 m (35 ft)
Time: 10 minutes
Significant Features: Atlantic coastline, geology
Caution: Keep away from cliffs during high wind and waves.

Trailhead: Parking lot on the Cabot Trail
GPS Co-ordinates for Trailhead (in decimal degrees):
Lat: 46.750779 Long: -60.324785

Map - Green Cove 
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