The Cabot Trail (NS-30) - Cape Breton Island
Universally acclaimed as one of North America's supreme coastal motorcycle loops. Clings to steep highlands plunging 1,500 feet into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, with heart-pounding switchbacks over French Mountain and MacKenzie Mountain.
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A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.
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How many curves and miles is The Cabot Trail (NS-30) - Cape Breton Island? ▼
The Cabot Trail (NS-30) - Cape Breton Island spans 185 miles and packs approximately 450 curves (2.4 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 10 ft - 1,500 ft (French Mountain / MacKenzie Mtn) and technical rating 8/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Baddeck (Bras d'Or Lake), NS (Latitude 46.1017, Longitude -60.7533) and finishes at Baddeck (Complete Circuit Loop), NS (Latitude 46.1017, Longitude -60.7533).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.