Fundy's trail network

Fundy National Park

Fundy National Park has a large trail system with soaring coastal views showcasing the highest tides in the world and the Acadian forest. Come marvel at the waterfalls, descend into moss-covered river valleys and swim in backcountry pools. If you're lucky, you may even see some of New Brunswick's wildlife! Our trails ranking uses the international system, so you can be sure you know what you are getting into.

You can contact the Visitor Centre or check out trail conditions for the most up to date information.

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Trail list

Below is the complete list of all hiking and mountain biking trails in Fundy National Park.

Fundy National Park trail system
Name	Distance/Time	Habitats
Easy trails These trails are somewhat flat and have a hard packed surface. They are suitable for all visitors, regardless of hiking experience. Fundy also has some trails that are wheelchair accessible.
MacLaren Pond Medicine Trail	1 km return trip 30 min	Frogs, dragonflies and beavers
Alma Beach	100 metres 10 min	Beach access, tidal viewing point
Caribou Plain	2.1 km loop 1 to 1.5 h	Carnivorous bog plants, beaver ponds
Shiphaven	1 km return trip 30 min	Magnificent estuary views, covered bridge
Cygnus	1.5 km one way 15 to 20 min	Forest
Cassiopeia	0.9 km one way 15 min	Forest
Ursa Major	1 km one way 15 to 20 min	Forest
Ursa Minor	0.7 km one way 15 min	Forest
Orion	1 km one way 15 to 20 min	Forest
Moderate trails Moderate trails will have some elevation gain with short steep sections. We recommend that you have some basic hiking experience for these hikes.
East Branch	5.6 km loop 2 to 2.5 h	Forest
Kinnie Brook	2.8 km return trip 1.5 h	Steep walled valley, disappearing stream.
Matthews Head	4.5 km loop 1.5 to 2 h	Great coastal views, sea stack
Coppermine	4.4 km loop 1.5 to 2 h	Old mine site, great coastal views
Dickson Falls	1.5 km loop 30 to 45 min	Boardwalk and stairs, tumbling cascades
Herring Cove Beach	1 km return trip 30 min	Beach access, stairs
Black Horse	4.4 km loop 1.5 to 2 h	Former homestead foundations, view of Bay
Maple Grove	3.5 km one way 1.5 to 2 h	Open hardwood forest, beautiful fall colours
Peregrine	1 km one way 15 to 20 min	Forest
Pumptrack	106.5 m and 141.6 m loops	Forest
Dobson Link	2.6 km one way 1 to 1.5 h	Forest fire regeneration
Laverty Falls	2.5 km one way 1 to 1.5 h	Curtain waterfall, swimming hole.
Tracey Lake	7 km one way 2.5 h	Trail can be wet, moose and pitcher plants
Difficult trails Difficult trails can have lots of elevation gain, be steep or even have obstacles. These trails are for visitors who have hiking experience. Please come prepared with the proper equipment.
Third Vault Falls	7.4 km return trip 3 to 4 h	Park's highest waterfall (16 m)
Coastal East	3 km one way 2 h	Ridge top views, fern glades, lush forests
Coastal West	6.7 km one way 2.5 to 3 h	Steep sections, coastal views
Goose River	11.3 km one way 2.5 to 3 h	Spectacular backcountry camping
Bennett Brook	13 km return trip 5 to 6 h	Dam and fishway, steep switchback climbs
Marven Lake	8.5 km one way 2.5 to 3 h	Home to trout, bullfrogs, moose and beaver
Whitetail	5.7 km one way 2 to 2.5 h	Mountain biking, several small brook crossings
Tippen Lot North	3 km one way 1.5 to 2 h	Beech grove
Foster Brook	4.4 km one way 1.5 to 2 h	Shaded forest, unique backcountry camping
Moosehorn	4.5 km one way 2 to 3 h	Steep descent and return, great picnicking
The Forks	3.2 km one way 1.5 to 2 h	Steep descent and return, deep pools
Tippen Lot South	1.85 km one way 1.5 to 2 h	Old beaver pond, panoramic view of the forest
Upper Salmon River	8.2 km one way 3.5 h	Salmon pools, rapids and river crossing