Middle Head Hiking Trail — Attraction in Ingonish Beach

Our very first trail at the park. We were perhaps the one of the few first ones to enter the trail. The hike is a. It difficult as the terrain is quite uneven and has few ups and downs that could tire not so fit people easily.

There are benches throughout just in case. Most of the trail is covered in tree canopy and some of it is out. Some of the views are amazing from the benches. Do take a good camera or a mobile with good quality camera.

At the end you are faced one of the better views of the ocean. The views are good and if you go a bit further there you get a good view of the wild waves below. The rocks give you a nice resting spot and a cool summer breeze when we were there.

On our way back we took the the circle ( a slightly longer way back) - not necessary as it does not give you additional views...

Wow. A friend dragged me here and I'm glad they did. You'll have to be careful for a few reasons though. Firstly, you can really hurt yourself here if you aren't careful. Use common sense. Cliffs are safe to stand on the edge of. If you're climbing down to some rocks near the sea, wear proper shoes and be alright at climbing. Secondly, the trail can be a little tough for folks who are out of shape or have health conditions. Lastly, this trail is almost impossible with any ammount of ice on the ground without spikes. As for most of the trails in this area, the five stars come with the view. Absolutely worth...

We did the hike in the evening on a foggy day. At the point, the fog was gone and we were treated to sapphire blue waters, and the best views I have seen. I recommend this over other Cape Breton trails. However, there are parts of the trail that are narrow, and a few stretches that are a bit more rugged. I have a disability, so needed a helping hand at some parts, but we were able to walk out in 45 minutes and back in 40. It's well worth it. Please note that it is not stroller friendly. Also, some narrow parts on the cliffside, but not bad if you are steady...