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About this peak
An old fire road to granite lookoffs over the Middle Head peninsula, Ingonish harbour and the Atlantic.
Peak facts
Best season
May–October
Nearest town
Ingonish, Nova Scotia
Getting there
Franey trailhead on the Cabot Trail inside Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Geology
Granitic highlands of the Cape Breton plateau edge
Plan your hike or climb
Proceed with caution
Hiking and climbing in the mountains are dangerous activities that claim lives every year. Peak information here — routes, trip reports, and GPS tracks included — comes from public sources and community posts, so it can be incomplete, out of date, or simply wrong, and it is never a substitute for experience, skill, and proper gear. Check current conditions, share a lifeline with someone at home, and know your limits. You are responsible for your own safety in the mountains.
Franey Trail
ModerateAn old fire road to granite lookoffs over Middle Head, Ingonish harbour and the Atlantic.