Cabeço do Canto is a short circuit on the volcanic ridge of the Capelo Peninsula. It begins near the access road to Cabeço Verde and immediately enters woodland. The first landmark is Furna Ruim, a volcanic cave about 55 metres deep. The path then continues toward Algar do Caldeirão, which is passed around without entering its opening, keeping the walk close to volcanic forms partly hidden by vegetation.
The descent crosses Azorean laurel, holly and heather before reaching a gravel road. After crossing it, a staircase climbs toward Cabeço do Canto. The route circles the cone and opens views of Capelinhos Volcano, making the alignment of hills across this part of Faial easier to understand. The return uses part of the same corridor and passes around a second cone before reaching the start.
After the walk, road access to Cabeço Verde provides an overview of the terrain, including Praia do Norte, Cabeço do Fogo, Morro de Castelo Branco and the chain of cones ending at Capelinhos. Despite the short distance, the route is graded medium because of climbs, steps, volcanic ground and nearby cavities. It is a concentrated introduction to the peninsula's geology.