Louisbourg Lighthouse Coastal Trail
Louisbourg Lighthouse Coastal Trail
Louisbourg Lighthouse Coastal Trail
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Sandy S
Riverside, CT652 contributions
Aug 2022
The lighthouse is a terrific stop when you're touring Cape Breton. The hike is mostly level, dramatic, with views of crashing waves onto the rocks and the lighthouse itself. Equally interesting is the history of lighthouses in general and this one in particular. The original one at this location is the oldest in North America! Unfortunately, the interior was not accessible to climb.
Written February 21, 2023
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Michel C
Cheticamp, Canada159 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Amazing views. Lots of parking and well marked trail. First part is great for any level of hiker but if you hike onward past the coves there are stunning coastal views. About 10 km to Lorraines head and back. Super views of the lighthouse and coast. We went on a windy day which was great to keep us cool
Written August 24, 2022
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John
Lower Sackville, Canada3,665 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
It’s a great trail for hikers as well as walkers. The start of the trail is quite nice with great views and the trail is easy to walk on . It forms the first loop. The second loop after that is much more rugged. It’s a wilderness hike from there. Fallen trees, mud and water, etc. bit the views are amazing.
Written July 2, 2022
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HikerTraveler
East Hartford, CT282 contributions
May 2022
Easy hike with amazing views of the lighthouse and the crashing Atlantic waves. On our hike, we encountered a wolf (possibly a coywolf). He stared for a few moments and then disappeared into the forest. Numerous memorial benches along the trail allow you to savor the sensory experience.
Written May 23, 2022
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Art H
Dartmouth, Canada878 contributions
Oct 2021
This is an excellent trail for a walk, not too long and with amazing views. We did the trail the day after a strong 'noreaster' and the waves were spectacular. The trail is well maintained and although there are a few hills it is generally an easy trail. There is an initial trail with a loop at the end that is about 3.8 Km, but you can extend the trail by walking past the rocky beach at the end (A sign explains this), but this part is longer. There is no washroom at the actual traIL sight, but there is one just a short way back down the road that leads to the lighthouse.
Written October 30, 2021
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dissatisfied84
Fredericton, Canada8 contributions
Oct 2019
I was looking for a coastal hike close to Sydney. Cape Breton Highlands was too far away. This proved to be as good a coastal hike as I have found anywhere including Portugal, Ireland and British Columbia. Enjoy!
Written November 22, 2019
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Drew S
Canton, MI18 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
We found this trail using AllTrails app and decide to give it a try. The trail winds along the coast with lots of great views in every direction. It’s about a 1 1/2 mile loop from the lighthouse. We arrived about 4 pm and there were only a few others at that time so a nice peaceful walk. The incline is maybe 150 ft max. I would recommend if you are in the area visiting the fort.
Written September 21, 2019
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Charles A
Brunswick, ME663 contributions
Sep 2019
Very beautiful coastal hike with some informative placards. Many benches along the way and endless lovely points of view.
Written September 14, 2019
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Thunderbird12
Henderson, NV561 contributions
Aug 2019
This was a fairly easy trail that followed the coastline from the lighthouse. There was a bit of a rocky stretch to pick up the trail along the way but very manageable. Fun thing to do in Louisbourg.
Written September 7, 2019
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JFLeBlanc
Moncton, Canada3,396 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Came for a walk today! Lots of beauiful spots to sit down and enjoy the view. We did the full walk and enjoyed it.
Written August 30, 2019
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