Winter trails

Fundy National Park

Rediscover Fundy National Park during winter! Immerse in the snowy environment of our many groomed trails.

Colour-coded trails for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and fat biking leave the Chignecto Recreation Area parking lot by a common route. Follow the coloured stakes along your chosen trail. There is a warm-up shelter on this trail system near the parking area. If you are snowshoeing or fat biking, please do not walk or ride on the set ski track. Dogs are not permitted on any of the trails groomed for skiing.

Trail Conditions

Conditions can vary on a daily basis:

You can also contact the Visitor Information Centre for the most up to date information.

Dogs in Fundy

Dog on leash
  • ● Dogs on leashes are welcomed on the East Branch, Caribou Plain, Kinnie Brook and Upper Salmon River snowshoe trails
  • ● In the Chignecto Recreation Area, dogs on leashes are only permitted on the white & purple groomed trails
  • ● Please pick up after your dog


List of trails

Name Distance Features Activities
Bennett Brook 6 km
one way
not groomed		 Snowshoeing Hiking
Black 4.6 km
loop
groomed
  • ● Good for children and beginners
  • ● Old wagon road, a reminder of the former village of Hastings
  • ● Gentle hills and slopes
  • ● Dense stands of spruce and fir
 Snowshoeing Cross country skiing Fat Bike
Blue 6.2 km
loop
groomed
  • ● Gentle slopes
  • ● One steep climb of 400 metres
  • ● Woodlands and old fields
  • ● Great views of the Bay of Fundy and the Point Wolfe River valley
 Snowshoeing Cross country skiing Fat Bike
Brown 2.9 km
loop
groomed
Snowshoeing
Caribou Plain 2.1 km
loop
groomed		 Snowshoeing
East Branch 5.6 km
loop
groomed		 Snowshoeing
Golf course 1.5 km
loop
groomed		 Snowshoeing Fat Bike
Green 0.84 km
loop
groomed
  • ● Good for children and beginners
  • ● trail gently slopes through hardwood stands and open fields
 Snowshoeing Fat Bike
Kinnie Brook 1.4 km
one way
not groomed
Snowshoeing Hiking
Laverty Road 6.5 km
one way
not groomed		 Snowshoeing Hiking
Orange 0.84 km
loop
groomed		 Snowshoeing Fat Bike
Pink 1.7 km
loop
groomed
  • ● Excellent for children and beginners
  • ● Loops through the Chignecto Recreation Area
  • ● Gently slopes back down to the ski shelter
 Snowshoeing Cross country skiing Fat Bike
Point Wolfe 7.3 km
one way
not groomed		 Snowshoeing Hiking
Purple 1.6 km
loop
groomed
  • ● Pet friendly
 Snowshoeing Cross country skiing Fat Bike
Red 3.5 km
loop
groomed
  • ● This route has several long runs on gentle slopes
  • ● The Maple Grove cabin is located along this trail
 Snowshoeing Cross country skiing Fat Bike
Upper Salmon
River (Partial)		 0.82 km
not groomed		 Snowshoeing
White 1.5 km
loop
groomed
  • ● Pet friendly
 Snowshoeing Cross country skiing Fat Bike
Yellow 3.5 km
partially groomed
  • ● Trail descends via the Hastings Road
  • ● 1.4 km section of challenging turns and long downhill runs
  • ● 1.7 km steep climb along the Maple Grove section
  • ● The Hastings cabin is located along the un-groomed portion of this trail
 Snowshoeing Cross country skiing

Trails not identified will not be groomed or maintained. Orientation may be difficult and natural hazards may be present on non-maintained trails increasing the risk of serious injury. For this reason, it is strongly encouraged to remain on marked trails.

Winter warming hut Chignecto Pavilion
Located next to the Chignecto Recreation Area parking lot, the Chignecto Pavilion offers washrooms, showers, a picnic space, wood stoves, and valuable park and trail information.
Outhouse Pit privy
Dry toilets are located in the parking area.
No dogs Animals
Domestic animals are not allowed in shelters and on groomed trails.

Winter Safety

  • Know your limit, bring the appropriate equipment and let someone know where you’re going and when you plan to return.
  • Contact park staff if you require specific advice.
  • Fat bike riders are strongly advised to wear helmets and must yield to walkers, people on snowshoes and skiers.
  • Only classic skiers are permitted on the set ski track. All other users must stay on the other half of the trail.
  • Trails not identified will not be groomed or maintained. Orientation may be difficult and natural hazards may be present on non-maintained trails increasing the risk of serious injury. For this reason, it is strongly encouraged to remain on marked trails.
  • It's your responsibility to seek out safety information, obey signs and be prepared. You are responsible for your own safety and security!
  • In case of an accident or emergency call 911. Be prepared for the possibility that you may have to wait for help if you have an accident.
  • Cell phone coverage is not available everywhere. A pay phone is located at the visitor information centre.
  • Avoid hypothermia and frostbites by dressing appropriately. Be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions. Check air temperature and wind chill factor before going out.

For your well-being, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with Fundy National Park's winter safety standards.

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