Skyline Trail

Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada

5.1 miles (8.2 km) · 373 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Skyline Trail route traverses 5.1 miles through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada. Elevation gain totals 373 feet, with 818 feet of descent. The course averages 73 feet of vertical gain per mile. About 90% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 4.3 out of 10, placing it in the 35.08th percentile. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Nova Scotia.

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