GENERAL INFORMATION

     Name:            MacIntosh Brook 
     County:          Cape Breton Highlands National Park
     Ownership:       Dept. of Canadian Heritage 
     Trail Length:    2.8 km
     Season:          Year Round 


EMERGENCY INFORMATION

     Emergency:       911


DIRECTIONS

Cape Breton Highlands National Park.  From the back of the MacIntosh Brook 
campground, 3 km north from Pleasant Bay. 


ACTIVITIES

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


DESCRIPTION

This is a short trail up one side of MacIntosh Brook and down the other.  The 
forest types on each side of the valley differ. On one side you will find large 
hardwoods sheltering ferns on the forest floor. The other side is mainly 
softwood, a haven for the friendly red squirrel. The trail crosses a few bridges 
and eventually leads you to a waterfall.  

Within the park, there is a bookstore, washrooms, picnic areas, parking, camping 
and pay phones. Near to the park are motels, other campgrounds, banks, gas 
stations, restaurants and a general store.

*N/I = No Information Available