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Franey Mountain[2] is located in Victoria County, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, within Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Franey Mountain is part of the Cape Breton Highlands plateau and is located 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) west of Ingonish, Cape Breton Island.[3] The elevation of the mountain is 430 metres (1,410 ft).[1] It is the highpoint of the massif between Dundas Brook and Clyburn Brook.

Franey Mountain
Franey Mountain Victoria County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Highest point
Elevation	430 m (1,410 ft)[1]
Prominence	80 m (260 ft)[1]
Coordinates	46°40′45″N 60°29′31″W
Geography
Location	Victoria County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parent range	Cape Breton Highlands
Topo map	NTS 11K9 Ingonish
Climbing
Easiest route	Hike

Hiking

The mountain can be accessed by a hiking trail which leads to the summit, offering views over the open ocean from Cape Smokey in the east to Money Point in the north, with the Middle Head Peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic directly below. A dramatic view of the mountains, the sheer rocky face of Franey Mountain, and the Clyburn Brook winding through the valley, 425 metres (1,394 ft) below. The highpoint of the mountain can be difficult to locate as the summit is broad and flat.[1]

References

External links

• Franey Mountain (with map and photos)
• Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada, Hiking - Trail Descriptions
• Trails Nova Scotia - Trail Map
• Peakbagger.com - Franey Mountain, Nova Scotia

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