The Best Hiking Trails in New Brunswick (Canada)

Sproul Falls

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Distance

1.87mi

Elevation +

75f

TrailRank

27

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Located in Albert County Sproul Falls plunges then cascades over bedrock forming a double-tier waterfall before emptying into Pollett River. Accessing this waterfall is from Hwy 114 at Mechanic Settlement, from there you...

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Bald Hill

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Distance

0.78mi

Elevation +

315f

TrailRank

25

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Three Bridge Brook circles around Bald Hill located in the NE corner of Charlotte County, its summit is built on layers of exposed bedrock offering a great panoramic view.

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New River Nature Trail

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Distance

3.06mi

Elevation +

125f

TrailRank

25

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Located in New River Beach Provincial Park this nature trail has plenty of boardwalks, beach access, and lends itself to spectacular views of the Bay of Fundy. A great little 5km loop of which my wife and I have done a n...

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Dobson Link

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Distance

3.04mi

Elevation +

597f

TrailRank

25

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A 5km trek which links the Dobson Trail to a parking area at the end of Laverty Road in Fundy National Park. This particular link is often used by those hiking the Dobson Trail and have left their car inside the park for...

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Black Beach Trail (Nature Conservatory)

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Hunter Floyd

Distance

2.62mi

Elevation +

315f

TrailRank

25

Black Beach Trail (Nature Conservatory) This is a nice hike that has some scenic views of the Musquash estuary, in addition to the iconic black sand along the beach. Directions: Literally: Type "black beach" into ...

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Bay Shore Beach

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Distance

0.82mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

24

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A popular spot in the city of Saint John located on the west side of Partridge Island breakwater. Beach is accessible from a couple of points along the south end of Bay Shore community.

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Deer Park Nature Trails - Oromocto, NB

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Distance

2.72mi

Elevation +

30f

TrailRank

24

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A network of well marked nature trails which wind their way around Oromocto marsh. A beautiful area so close, but yet so far from civilization.

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VULTURES BLUFF LOOP

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dsuttie

Distance

0.75mi

Elevation +

174f

TrailRank

23

Distance: 2 km loop (1 hr) *including the climber access trail. Difficulty: Moderate if just going to the lookout. Challenging if taking the climber access trail. *short rope descent If you include the climber ac...

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Coac Falls Trail

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Distance

1.80mi

Elevation +

531f

TrailRank

23

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Here's a perfect combination: a beautiful 6km round-trip nature trail with a very picturesque waterfall at the half way point. Coac Falls offers a great swimming pool at its base making it a great spot to spend a sunny s...

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EAGLE ROCK TRAIL

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Distance

0.90mi

Elevation +

220f

TrailRank

23

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This is a short, challenging and scenic trail. Distance: 1.5 km for main trail + 500 meters for the loop trail at the top. Difficulty: Difficult due to the steepness of the trail. The trail sometime skirts high cli...

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Jocelyn Creek Basin to Jocelyn Falls

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Shawn Perrin

Distance

1.28mi

Elevation +

85f

TrailRank

23

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I started at Jocelyn Creek Basin which is on Route 102 a couple minutes West of Kings Landing. I kayaked across the basin to the foot of Jocelyn creek. I hiked up the stream until I got to Jocelyn Falls. You can access t...

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South Branch Oromocto Falls

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Distance

0.63mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

22

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An easy 1 km hike through the Kirkpatrick family property lends access to this powerful block-type waterfall. View the falls from an observation platform then make your way down to the river.

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Big Bald Mountain

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Distance

1.03mi

Elevation +

541f

TrailRank

22

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Big Bald Mountain is a prominent peak in New Brunswick that lies east of the Christmas Mountains and near the headwaters of the Northwest Miramichi River. At 672m it's just 145m below Mt. Carleton the highest peak in the...

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GREEN HEAD TRAIL

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Distance

2.53mi

Elevation +

371f

TrailRank

22

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Distance: 4 km return Difficulty: Moderate, but climbing gear and skills are required to safely reach the cave entrance. Comments: This is a very nice and interesting short hike. (Getting There) From the intersecti...

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Maliseet Trail

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Distance

0.90mi

Elevation +

335f

TrailRank

22

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Popular with family outings the Maliseet Trail is a short hike to one of the largest waterfalls in New Brunswick. The trail head is located off Route 165 and heads west toward the TCH and Hays Falls.

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The Palicades

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Distance

0.60mi

Elevation +

79f

TrailRank

22

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The Palisades is a pristine wilderness stretch along the final 3km of North Pole Stream. A trail hugging the west bank runs upstream where along the way numerous salmon pools with names like Jack Pot, Table Rock, Marble,...

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MACDOUGALL ISLAND WALK

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Distance

1.21mi

Elevation +

56f

TrailRank

22

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Distance: 4 km return Difficulty: Easy Comments: This is a walk to some Charlotte County Flower Pot rocks. Always keep the tide in mind, and return across the bar from the island by 2 hours after low tide. Stay on ...

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Hole In The Wall

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Distance

0.18mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

21

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A unique geological formation carved from the cliff face by surf erosion. Visit this site at the Hole-in-the-wall park and campground via short 300m trail or stop by to view while hiking the coastal red trail from Swallo...

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Kinnie Brook Fundy Park

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Fieldmice

Distance

0.67mi

Elevation +

16f

TrailRank

21

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A lovely short hike through the forest, interesting rock formations of diorite and a partially underground brook. Lots of stairs at the end descent to the brook. Final few minutes not recorded as my phone ran out of batt...

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Atholville

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Distance

3.57mi

Elevation +

889f

TrailRank

21

Beautiful view of the Restigouche river, last battle where the last battle between France and England took place in 1706....

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CHRISTOPHER'S CHASM

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Distance

1.07mi

Elevation +

289f

TrailRank

21

Christopher's Chasm is a large crack in the northern end of Ben Lomond Mountain, east of Saint John, NB. Ben Lomond is named after a mountain in the Scottish highlands. Distance: 3.5 km return *there is another ro...

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SHOGOMOC FOOTBRIDGE LOOP

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Distance

2.78mi

Elevation +

121f

TrailRank

20

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Distance: 4 km loop Difficulty: Easy Shogomoc in Maliseet means “place of chiefs,” a reference to a large flat topped rock, also known as Governor’s Table, that was visible in the Saint John River before being floode...

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Fredericton Botanic Garden

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Distance

1.24mi

Elevation +

164f

TrailRank

20

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Fredericton Botanic Garden Association is a volunteer organization whose responsibility is to develop the garden located at the west end of Odell park.

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Sullivan Creek

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Distance

1.50mi

Elevation +

367f

TrailRank

20

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Just prior to emptying into the Saint John River Sullivan Creek passes through a deep gorge nestled between Temple and Ritchie New Brunswick. Sand and gravel banks rise steeply regularly giving way to the ever meandering...

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Caughey Taylor Nature Preserve

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Distance

1.54mi

Elevation +

49f

TrailRank

20

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Sam Orr Nature Trail can be found in the Caughey-Taylor Nature Preserve located near Bocabec Cove, New Brunswick Canada. The trail consists of Taggarts Brook Trail on the west and Berry Point Trail along the east side of...

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