GENERAL INFORMATION

     Name:            Ben Eoin Trail 
     County:          Cape Breton County
     Ownership:       Province of Nova Scotia
     Trail Length:    1.1 km
     Season:          May 15 to October 15     


EMERGENCY INFORMATION

     Emergency:       911


DIRECTIONS

On route #4 in Ben Eoin, follow the signs for the Ben Eoin Provincial Picnic 
Park.  Signs indicating the park on the right side of the road before Ski Ben 
Eoin.  A hiker's sign indicates the trailhead once in the park. 


ACTIVITIES

     Walking:             Y        Hiking:         Y
     Mountain Biking:     N        XCountry Ski:   N
     ATV:                 N        Horse:          N
     Snowmobile:          N        Coastal:        N
     Loop:                N        Wheelchair:     N
     Wheelchair Assisted: N  


DESCRIPTION

This is a nice steady hike that climbs along a well worn path.  It climbs uphill 
through mainly hardwood trees (large Birch and Beech) and some very large fern.  
At 500 metres there is a bench along the way; an opportunity to rest 
weary feet.  You reach the look off at 850 metres.  It is a very large rock which  
allows one to take in a breathtaking view of the Bras d'Or Lakes.  You may even 
see an eagle, so birdwatchers may wish to take their binoculars.

After you travel down the trail you can rest at the park where there is a 
picnic area, washrooms, and a water source.  This is a provincial park and 
camping is prohibited.