Best trails in Fundy National Park

This route begins along fields of regenerating forest. It then takes an old wagon road to a historic 19th century homestead. It was settled in 1865 by Ellen and Tom Matthews, who ran the farm until it was abandoned around 1910. From there it is a short distance to the bay, and the path hugs the coast for most of the remainder of the hike. From the lookout there is a good view of the Hopewell conglomerate, which is a red rock formation.

Dickson Falls route is more of a scenic short walk than a hike making it great for beginners or kids. There are interpretive signs with information on the diverse life in this valley. There are also many birds to see if you’re paying attention to the trees and bushes. This is one of the most accessible waterfalls in the park.

This route begins at the well-equipped parking lot at the top of Laverty Road. At the junction with Upper Salmon River, it follows the river banks to Laverty Brook and a beautiful waterfall. This trail leads through a mixed forest of maple, birch, and beech, which provides a scenic backdrop in all seasons. There are numerous spots to swim along the way, so if it is warm bringing a swimsuit is recommended. The area is frequently damp, and the trail is known to be very rocky and rooty, so...

The trailhead is on Laverty Road, after passing Second Vault Brook from the highway. The route leads through relatively flat woodlands, before progressively leading down to the Third Vault Brook. There are rocks and exposed roots, so wearing hiking boots is recommended. From the brook, there are great views of Fundy's largest waterfall.

This trail leads through a mixed forest of maple, birch, and beech, which provides a scenic back drop in all seasons. There is a basin near the falls that is a great spot for swimming when it is warm. The area is frequently damp, so bringing waterproof hiking boots is recommended. If you would like to extend your hike there is the option to loop back to the trailhead via Moosehorn Trail.

This route gets its name from the decommissioned copper mine that the path leads to. The trailhead is at the end of Point Wolfe Road. The first segment is a progressive climb up an inland hill. After passing the mineshaft, the return begins with a steep downhill towards the shore. It the route follows the shoreline to Point Wolfe River.

This is a great trail through some pristine old growth forest. It departs from a parking lot along Point Wolfe Road the has washroom facilities. This is the most accessible waterfall in the park, and there are great boardwalks with viewpoints of the falls. There are interpretive signs along the trail with information about the diverse life in the area. After linking up with Dickson Brook upstream of the falls, the path follows the waterway past the scenic waterfall.

This trail has great views of Point Wolfe River as it meets the bay, and interpretive signs with information about the cultural and natural history of the Point Wolfe area. There are many boardwalks that make this a more leisurely stroll. The seaside cliffs are home to the bird's eye primrose and if livelong saxifrage.

This route follows well-maintained and well-marked trails. There are quite a few good lookouts but mostly inland views until you reach the turnaround at Goose River Beach. The terrain is not too challenging but topographically, there are lots of ups and downs throughout, especially the first few kilometres. This trail was originally a cart patch connecting the logging villages of Goose River and Point Wolfe. There are several backcountry campsites along the way with great oceanfront views.

Hiking the Coastal Trail is a great way to experience Fundy's tides. This route is the east segment, beginning near Cannontown Campground and culminating at Herring Cove. It is a popular option to turn left onto Herring Cove Beach trail at the end, and explore the beach before making the return journey. If this option is taken it is useful to know that Herring Cove Beach trail has stairs.