Le Gabriel Restaurant & Lounge
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
About Le Gabriel Restaurant & Lounge: Le Gabriel, with its unique lighthouse entrance, is situated on the Cabot Trail in Cheticamp. Our ...
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Ideal for a fitness walk or a stroll, this level trail follows the bottom of the Chéticamp river canyon with cliffs almost 400 metres (1300 ft.) high towering above. The First Pool is about 3.6 km up the Chéticamp River. The trail narrows and continues to Chance Pool where polished exposed bedrock makes a great location for a picnic. Walk on through the forest and along the river, past gravel bars interspersed with rapids and deeper pools, for another 600 m where the trail currently ends. Watch for Atlantic salmon in the deeper pools. Mountain bikes are permitted, but there are rough sections. Listen for barred owls at dusk.
Trailhead: At Chéticamp Campground
Significant Feature: Acadian forest, river canyon
Length: 7.8 km (4.8 mi) return.
Hiking Time: 2.5 hours
Elevation: 15110 m (50360 ft.)
Suitable for most skill levels. Short climbs. Some rocky sections.
Bicycles are permitted up to Second Pool.
Trail Rating: Moderate
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
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