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Fundy National Park is a snowshoeing paradise!
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Snowshoeing
All trails other than the groomed ski trails at Chignecto South are open to snowshoeing. The Caribou Plain trail, East Branch trail and the Tracey Lake Trail have been flagged to make it easier for you to find your way. The parking lots in these areas are cleared of snow. Listen for red squirrels and notice where deer, hare, coyote, bobcat and grouse tracks cross yours!
Snowshoes can be rented from the Fundy Guild in the Visitor Reception Center.
Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to noon and from 12:45 to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Trail listing and information:
East Branch
5.6 km loop (moderate) |
This narrow trail follows the hiking and mountain biking trail as it loops through the forest. The trail descends gently and passes by many large trees, a brook and old dam. |
Tracey Lake
7 km one-way (moderate) |
This fairly flat trail follows the hiking trail through the forest. Snowshoers will begin at Bennett Lake and are likely to spot moose tracks along the way. |
Bennett Brook
6 km one-way (difficult) |
This wide trail follows an ancient roadbed through hardwood and mixed forest stands. At the end of the trail, you will be standing on the edge of the Bennett Brook valley. Some gentle climbs. |
Caribou Plain
2.1 km loop (easy) |
This family friendly trail follows a hiking trail as it loops through a mixed forest and over boardwalks where you will likely see plenty of small tracks of snowshoe hare, squirrels and other mammals. Don’t be surprised to hear woodpeckers along the way. Flat terrain. |
Laverty Road
6.7 km one-way (moderate) |
Follow Laverty Road into the forest. Expect long climbs. You may also encounter windy sections as this route follows a road which is open in some areas. |
Point Wolfe Road
7.5 km one-way (difficult) |
Snowshoers can follow a beaten track next to the cross-country ski trail. Expect some long climbs and descents and some open areas that may be windy. On the last kilometre, you will cross the Point Wolfe covered bridge and reach the Point Wolfe shelter located in the campground. For camping and shelter information, click here. |
Goose River
7.9 km one-way (difficult) |
From Point Wolfe, you can follow this wide trail follows over old road. Along the way, there are more long climbs and descents. To complete this trail safely, it is recommended that you camp at either the Point Wolfe shelter or at Goose River backcountry campsites. For camping information, click here. |
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