Jack Pine and Coastal Loop is a 1.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is best used from June until October.
Please note that partial trail closures have been reported for this trail as of 06/22/2020.
December 12, 2020Great info on trail signs
August 26, 2020Completed in 2015 beautiful views
August 15, 2020Great spot to stop to stretch your legs and get a good glimpse of some scenic coastal views! Didn’t run into any bears or moose but, the sign says ya might! A few chipmunks were watching us but, that’s about it!
July 26, 2020We did the whole Coastal lookout points, and part of the Jack Pine trail. The lookouts were amazing, as were the views off the giant rock cliffs.
June 20, 2020Right by Black Brook beach, a relatively easy and very scenic hike. You can usually go to Neil’s Harbour by the Coastal but part of the trail is closed; so I’d say a few km on the two trails was all we covered. Such great views; a must for geology and nature buffs- learn about the Jack Pines. We saw many gannets diving as well.
October 23, 2019Did this on a windy day, which turned the ocean waters violent and made for some huge splashes on the rocky shores next to the coastal trail. It’s a fairly easy and quick walk, with the coastal portion delivering some great views. Be sure to give this one a try if the wind is blowing.
October 16, 2019pretty basic walk in the woods.
September 22, 2019Next to Moosehorn Trail in Fundy Bay, this may be a favourite! So many places to stop and absorb the beauty of nature! Mostly easy hike. We have sighted whales a couple times from this trail. Landing in Black Brook Beach at the end of this trail, with a lovely waterfall was a nice treat too!
September 5, 2019August 31, 2019Beautiful trail. Easy with a few moderate sections. Parking area is a bit tight, but more parking and facilities at nearby Black Brook Beach. Beautiful walk through pine forests as well as exposed areas with views of coastline. Informative boards.
August 28, 2019A great first trail today on our drive around the Cabot Trail. A good mix of forest and shore walking with great views.
August 25, 2019August 19, 2019Pretty nice easy trail. Interesting rock formations. Nice views.
July 25, 2019What an incredible park. Such diverse trails, from woods to open scrub to rocky shores and coves. You can spend an hour or an entire day exploring this amazing park and coastal trail system. Very few places would warrant a second visit but this place has it all. From beaches to waterfalls, rocky look offs to jack pine trails. Stunning.
June 28, 2019Beautiful views and easy walk with some stairs and rocks. Has areas where you can walk on the huge granite boulders. Was a perfect short hike for my daughter and I.
May 30, 2019September 8, 2018
First to ReviewEasy hike for those’s that are sure footed. Beautiful views and an informative trail.
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