GENERAL INFORMATION

     Name:            L'Acadien Trail 
     County:          Cape Breton Highlands National Park - Inverness County
     Ownership:       Dept. of Canadian Heritage 
     Trail Length:    9.6 km
     Season:          Year Round 


EMERGENCY INFORMATION

     Emergency:       911


DIRECTIONS

Cape Breton Highlands National Park.  From the Cheticamp Visitor Centre cross 
the entrance road (not the highway).  Alternately, from the Cheticamp campground 
near the bridge over Robert Brook.


ACTIVITIES

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


DESCRIPTION

The L'Acadien Trail leads you up and along a valley wall and down the other side 
offering a great view at a rest area located at one of the highest points.  As 
the trails begins you will pass through what is mainly a softwood forest, but as 
the elevation rises you will notice the forest type changing.  Along the way the 
trees are mainly hardwood and include ash, mountain maple, oak and beech.  Also 
found on this trail are wild strawberries and a number of black bears have been 
seen here having a snack. 

Always remember to leave nothing behind and take nothing out.

*N/I = No Information Available