GENERAL INFORMATION

     Name:            Benjies Lake Trail 
     County:          Cape Breton Highlands National Park 
     Ownership:       Dept. of Canadian Heritage 
     Trail Length:    3.2 km
     Season:          Year Round 


EMERGENCY INFORMATION

     Emergency:       911


DIRECTIONS

Cape Breton Highlands National Park.  The parking lot is on the right, 22 km 
from the Cheticamp Visitor Centre. 


ACTIVITIES

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


DESCRIPTION

This is a wonderful nature trail leading you through a lush evergreen forest 
typical of highland plateau regions.  The trail is easy to follow as it is 
actually an old fire road.  The tree canopy here is quite thick creating a 
unique natural environment. Look for species of plants that you may not have 
seen many times before.  After you have reached the two thirds mark on the 
trail, you will come to a fork in the path (a bench is located here).  Take the 
trail leading to the right to get to Benjies Lake.  

The trail here has sections of boardwalk which makes for easy hiking and also 
protects the delicate environment.  Continuing straight will eventually take you 
all the way to the MacKenzie River.  Parts of this trail are wet and muddy and 
may be quite hard to follow.  A map and compass skills are recommended.  This is 
a great area for viewing wildlife such as frogs, a variety of birds, flowers, 
coyotes and moose.

The park contains all necessary amenities, including camping areas during the 
summer season.

*N/I = No Information Available.