Elgin, New Brunswick
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Elgin
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Elgin, New Brunswick
Water-Hike to Gordon Falls
0.6 mi / 0 ft gainGordon Falls is one of the best waterfalls in New Brunswick. It is situated 45 minutes out of Moncton, is easily accessible from the road, and is absolutely worth the drive whenever you wish to cool down on a hot summer day. While it's possible to reach the waterfall right out of your car and han...Read more -
Elgin, New Brunswick
Summit Hayward Pinnacle
2.6 mi / 770 ft gainCrossing the Riverview bridge from Moncton, take a right onto Coverdale Rd and follow that road until you reach Rte 885, (or as we like to say: at the second church - about a 15 minute drive). Take a hard left and follow Rte 885 for about 25 minutes. Turn left on Prosser Brook Rd for about 5.3 km...Read more -
Alma, New Brunswick
Hike Upper Salmon River
8.1 mi / 1312.3 ft gainWe suggest you bring a few friends and drive to Fundy National Park with two cars. Leave one car at the park headquarters near Alma and drive up to the Laverty falls parking lot where you will start your hike. If you only have one car and wish to do an out-and-back hike, start at headquarters. F...Read more -
Alma, New Brunswick
Hike to Chutes Third Vault
5.04.6 mi / 500 ft gainThe hike begins as a flat path through dense forest. About 1.5 miles in, the trail steepens to go almost straight down. There are several manmade steps to make it a bit easier. Near the bottom you walk through the river a bit until turning a corner to see the gorgeous, cascading falls on your lef...Read more -
Alma, New Brunswick
Explore Dickson Falls in Fundy National Park
5.01 mi / 98.4 ft gainEvery day during the summer, Dickson Falls in Fundy National Park, sees many hikers, families and tour busses passing by. The short hike is perfectly adapted to children and groups and it is very well maintained. Half of the trail consisted of a four feet wide boardwalk with stairs (a lot of stai...Read more -
394 Parlee Brook Road, New Brunswick
Snowshoe to Parlee Brook Ice Amphitheater
3.7 mi / 492.1 ft gainTo reach the trail leading to the Amphitheater, from Sussex Corner, New Brunswick, you can follow the road signs to Poley Mountain. Once on Waterford Rd, turn right onto Parlee Brooke Rd, approximately 3km before the ski resort. Follow this road for about 5 km. The trail starts just before the la...Read more -
Alma, New Brunswick
Backpack to Goose River Beach
9.8 mi / 550 ft gainThe Goose River trail is part if the Fundy Footpath and starts in the Fundy National Park. You can reach the Park from both Alma or Saint-Martins, New Brunswick. In the park, follow Point Wolf road for 8km until you reach the parking lot where you can leave you car for the night. Don't forget to ...Read more -
Hillsborough, New Brunswick
Snowshoe through White Rock Recreational Area
25 mi / 656.2 ft gainWhite Rock Recreational Area is one of the best places in New Brunswick to mountain bike in the summer and it turns into a snowshoe haven during winter. The park is located 20 minutes South of Moncton driving on Road 114. In Hillsboroug, take a right turn on Golf Club Road and let your car in the...Read more -
Bay View, New Brunswick
Explore St. Martins's Sea Caves
1.2 mi / 38 ft gainThe sea caves are one of the main (if not the main) attractions in the small coastal town of St. Martins. They are free to visit and are located at the far end of the village where you can easily spot them from the road. Park in the restaurant parking lot or leave your car by the side of the road...Read more -
Canning, Nova Scotia
Hike Cape Split Trail
5.09.9 miThis is a Nova Scotia classic and a well-known hike. The trailhead has been recently upgraded by the province so parking is no longer a major concern. There is a nice picnic area at the parking lot, but I recommend hauling your lunch to the point - it is a much more scenic picnic spot!The trail s...Read more -
Canning, Nova Scotia
Amethyst Cove
1.06.2 mi / 500 ft gainYou start by going on the same trail that you would if you were doing the Cape Split hike but not far in the woods you turn right and follow the orange flags. The hike itself is maybe 20 minutes uphill and then you come to the decent down the cliff that will take you to the shore. At the top ther...Read more -
Cocagne, Nouveau-Brunswick
Kakak around Cocagne Island
3.7 mi / 0 ft gainNo official roads will bring you to Cocagne Island. To reach the shore, we suggest you dock your (own) kayak or canoe at Cocagne's Cormierville wharf situated about one mile from the island. First, head south toward Cocagne Island. Before leaving, check the tides to establish which route to take ...Read more -
Canning, Nova Scotia
Hike to Haunted Falls & Black Hole Falls
2.5 miThis isn't much of trail so be prepared to bushwhack. If you pull over at the end of Old Baxters Harbour Road, you'll see a sign and a map outline of the trails. You just have to follow the stream, go right you get to Black Hole Falls, and go left you get to Haunted Falls and the shore.To get to ...Read more