Trans Canada Trail (Pictou to Cape Breton)
Nova Scotia, Canada
Point-to-point trail in Nova Scotia, Canada. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 129 mi (207.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,494 ft (1,065 m)
- Est. Time
- 12 hr 50 min
- High point
- 377 ft (115 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from start
- Shelter 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from start
- Shelter: Glencoe Station 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from start
- Toilets: Outhouse 23.7 mi (38.2 km) from start
- Shelter 28.4 mi (45.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Christy's Look-Off 44.8 mi (72.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Troy Station Ceilidh-Trail Access 52.2 mi (84 km) from start
- Beach: Ghost Beach 54.2 mi (87.3 km) from start
- Shelter: Warming hut 105.2 mi (169.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Trans Canada Trail (Pictou to Cape Breton)
How long is Trans Canada Trail (Pictou to Cape Breton)?
Trans Canada Trail (Pictou to Cape Breton) is 129 mi (207.7 km) long. Most people take about 12 hr 50 min. It climbs 3,494 ft (1,065 m) in total, up to a high point of 377 ft (115 m).
How hard is Trans Canada Trail (Pictou to Cape Breton)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Trans Canada Trail (Pictou to Cape Breton)?
Parking at the start. 10 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Trans Canada Trail (Pictou to Cape Breton)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 17.1 mi (27.6 km), 23.7 mi (38.2 km), 48.8 mi (78.6 km).
Is Trans Canada Trail (Pictou to Cape Breton) shaded?
Partly shaded (57% under trees).
What can you do on Trans Canada Trail (Pictou to Cape Breton)?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Trans Canada Trail (Pictou to Cape Breton)?
Whit's Public House, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from the start. Shop: Coop, 0.3 mi (0.5 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Trans Canada Trail (Pictou to Cape Breton)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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