Broad Cove Mountain

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

This switchback trail leads through a dense forest of softwood to the top of Broad Cove Mountain for exceptional views of the rocky Atlantic coast, with Middle Head and Cape Smokey in the distance. You climb 168 m over a distance of 1.6 km. Watch for moose along the way or eagles as they soar overhead. A bench at the top allows you to relax and enjoy the vistas below.

Length 2.3 km / 1.4 mi (return)
Locator map - Broad Cove Mountain
Hiking Exhibit
Rating Moderate  Moderate: Medium-length trails with moderate elevation gain and some short, steep sections. Suitable for most visitors.
Elevation 35 - 180 m (115 - 590 ft)
Time 1 hour
Significant features Ocean, mountain scenery
Short, steep climb. Rugged sections.
Trailhead A small parking lot about 1/3 of the way in on the road to Warren Lake
Lat: 46.715114 Long: -60.370568

Broad Cove Mountain

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