The Gypsum Mine Trail is a relatively nice hike and located just minutes outside of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park in the town of Petit Étang. This is one of the more popular hikes drawing people in for its beautiful lookout and the tropical blue waters. Certainly a great way to spend part of your day!
The Trailhead for the Gypsum Mine Trail can be accessed by turning onto Cheticamp Back Road from the Cabot Trail. The hike is 1.3km to the Gypsum Mine Lake, 2.6km total and is very well marked, quite wide and well maintained. At the lake there is a parking area for ATV's and trash cans to keep the area clean. On warmer days this is the perfect place to cool off and have a swim. If you follow the trail up the steep hill on the left before the benches they will lead you way up to a beautiful lookout offering a top down view of the lake and of all the surrounding hills. Just be careful as at the top there is quite the steep drop back to the bottom.
You will likely encounter many people on the trail...depending on the season of course, but if it is during the summer or Fall this area will be crawling with tourists visiting the beautiful Cabot Trail and all hikes surrounding it.
This trail can be enjoyed on its own or paired with one of the many other hikes in the area and along the Cabot Trail. A fan favourite in the area to check out is the Skyline Trail Loop (10km), Blueberry Mountain (6.6km) or Pollett's Cove (16.4km).
I hope that this video serves as a trail guide for some and as motivation for all to get out and enjoy some waterfalls, hiking trails, and mountains! ⛰
Happy Hiking🥾
-Hiking Thru
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