Trails

As of June 1, Kouchibouguac National Park began a gradual reopening of some outdoor areas, facilities and services. Please check our website regularly for the current status of this location and others.

Kouchibouguac’s nature trails encourage you to get up close to the park’s plants and animals. Most of the trails are long enough to experience life in the habitat and short enough for all skill levels. We encourage you to do more than one... they all offer something different!

Kouchibouguac National Park trail system
Name Distance/Time Habitats Features
Easy trails
These trails are somewhat flat and have a hard packed surface. They are suitable for all visitors, regardless of hiking experience.
Pines 0.9 km loop
30 min		 Forest Interpretive trail Parc Bench Snowshoeing Recreational vehicle parking Parking
Beaver 1.4 km loop
1 h		 Forest, fresh water Interpretive trail Parc Bench Recreational vehicle parking Parking
Mi'gmaq Cedar 0.9 km loop
30 min		 Forest, estuary,
salt marsh, fresh water		 Interpretive trail Parc Bench Tepees Picnic area Beach Outhouse Parking
Salt Marsh 0.9 km loop
30 min		 Salt marsh, forest,
estuary		 Interpretive trail Parc Bench Recreational vehicle parking Parking
Kellys Beach Boardwalk 1.2 km one-way
30 to 45 min		 Salt marsh, lagoon,
dunes		 Interpretive trail Parc Bench Beach Picnic area Snack bar Showers Men women toilet Outhouse Wheelchair access Recreational vehicle parking Parking
Bog 1.8 km one-way
1 to 1.5 h		 Forest, bog,
fresh water		 Interpretive trail Observation tower Lookout Parc Bench Recreational vehicle parking Parking
Tweedie 1.1 km loop
45 min		 Fields, forest,
fresh water		 Hiking Parc Bench Parking
Osprey 5.3 km loop
1.5 to 2 hours		 Forest, fresh water,
lagoon, salt marsh		 Hiking Parc Bench Snowshoeing Parking
Claire-Fontaine 3.3 km loop
1 to 1.5 h		 Forest, fresh water,
lagoon, salt marsh		 Hiking Parc Bench Parking
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.
Kouchibouguac River 11.3 km one way
4.5 to 5 h		 Forest, fresh water,
fields		 Hiking Backcountry camping Lookout Parc Bench Outhouse Snowshoeing Recreational vehicle parking Parking

We recommend submiting a trip plan using AdventureSmart and someone will check to make sure you arrive safe.