Franey

You climb up and up and your reward is at the top! Large flat rocks give you a nice place to sit and enjoy the 360º views of the entire Clyburn Brook canyon and the Atlantic coastline from Cape Smokey to Ingonish. Gaze back at the mountains, the sheer rocky face of Franey Mountain, or the river winding through the valley, 425 m below. Keep an eye out for wildlife – moose like this habitat too.

Length	7.4 km / 4.6 mi (loop)
Rating	Difficult
Elevation	95 - 430 m (310 - 1,410 ft)
Time	2 - 3 hours
Significant features	Transition from Acadian to boreal forest, mountain and ocean vistas Steep climb. Rugged sections. Caution: Keep young children away from the steep cliffs.
Trailhead	Turn off the Cabot Trail just north of the Clyburn River and follow the fire access road for about a kilometre to a small parking lot. Lat: 46.660766 Long: -60.422683