Snowshoe Event – Clyburn Valley Ingonish

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Trail/Hike name	Clyburn Valley Ingonish
Hike Type	Snowshoe event (will be a hike if no snow)
Date & Time	2020-01-18 10:00
Do I need to Pre-Register?	No
Cost / Person	fREE
Do I bring snowshoes?	Yes, bring your own snowshoes or contact [email protected] canada.ca if need to borrow
Km Return	8.5
Trail difficulty	Easy
Directions / Hike Details	Meet at Clyburn Day Use area (north of Clyburn bridge; parking adjacent to Cabot Trail). Trail distance provided is to the official trail end / gold mine ruins and back. If conditions are tough, distance may be significantly shorter. This is a linear hike, so it is possible to turn back at any point.
Organization / Contact	Katie Wood, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Website	www.pc.gc.ca/capebreton
Email	[email protected]

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