The freshwater lake look-off trail is a perfect little hike for someone short on time. We hit this one up on the way back from a soccer game in Ingonish. It only takes about ten minutes of walking, but you do climb from 35 to 150 feet in elevation in that short span. The trail is less than 1/2 kilometer return.
The trail is one of the first trail-heads you'll see from the Ingonish side of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park--across from the park's Administration Building in Ingonish, and well marked.
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| Map - Freshwater Lake Look-off © Parks Canada |
Though steep, most of the hike features wooden steps and footing can be maintained somewhat easily. At the top, you'll be rewarded with a viewing point of Ingonish Beach, Freshwater Lake, Middle Head and Cape Smokey.
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| Southeast view, with the park's administration building down below. |
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| A couple of shots on the way down--easier to take than going up! |
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