Hiking the Fundy Footpath New Brunswick Canada
Hiking the Fundy Footpath in New Brunswick Canada is a world-class wilderness experience that attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. This rugged 64.3 km backcountry trail follows the dramatic Bay of Fundy coastline, stretching from...
Hiking the Fundy Footpath in New Brunswick Canada is a world-class wilderness experience that attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. This rugged 64.3 km backcountry trail follows the dramatic Bay of Fundy coastline, stretching from the Fundy National Park Visitor Center near Alma, NB to the Fundy Trail Parkway Visitor center at Big Salmon River. With steep elevation changes, tidal river crossings, and panoramic ocean views, hiking the Fundy Footpath offers a truly immersive backcountry experience through the heart of the Acadian Forest. Known for its breathtaking beauty and daunting physical challenges, the trail is a must for anyone passionate about hiking in New Brunswick and experiencing the Canadian wilderness.
The Fundy Footpath showcases untouched landscapes, old-growth forests, and rare geological formations shaped by the highest tides in the world. Towering cliffs, V-shaped river valleys, and mist-covered forests offer an unmatched wilderness journey for seasoned hikers. The ever-changing weather, fog, and microclimate of the Bay of Fundy add to the mystique and beauty of the trail. For experienced multiday backcountry hikers and campers the Fundy Footpath offers a challenging and rewarding once-in-a-lifetime adventure. For us, highlights included enjoying spectacular views over the Bay of Fundy, exploring ancient geology on the rocky beaches, and reconnecting with nature in the lush, mossy, coastal forests.
The Fundy Footpath is also part of the 28,000 km long Trans Canada Trail, which connects the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans. As such, it offers flexibility for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who wish to undertake longer itineraries or further explore the Maritime Provinces. We walked this trail during our 4-year #Hike4Birds across Canada from Newfoundland to British Columbia. The Fundy Footpath was one the toughest and most technically challenging portions of the Trans Canada Trail, but it was also one of the most remote and peaceful, offering us a rare chance to truly immerse ourselves in the Canadian wilderness.
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The Fundy Footpath showcases untouched landscapes, old-growth forests, and rare geological formations shaped by the highest tides in the world. Towering cliffs, V-shaped river valleys, and mist-covered forests offer an unmatched wilderness journey for seasoned hikers. The ever-changing weather, fog, and microclimate of the Bay of Fundy add to the mystique and beauty of the trail. For experienced multiday backcountry hikers and campers the Fundy Footpath offers a challenging and rewarding once-in-a-lifetime adventure. For us, highlights included enjoying spectacular views over the Bay of Fundy, exploring ancient geology on the rocky beaches, and reconnecting with nature in the lush, mossy, coastal forests.
The Fundy Footpath is also part of the 28,000 km long Trans Canada Trail, which connects the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans. As such, it offers flexibility for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who wish to undertake longer itineraries or further explore the Maritime Provinces. We walked this trail during our 4-year #Hike4Birds across Canada from Newfoundland to British Columbia. The Fundy Footpath was one the toughest and most technically challenging portions of the Trans Canada Trail, but it was also one of the most remote and peaceful, offering us a rare chance to truly immerse ourselves in the Canadian wilderness.
Hiking the 64.3 km long Fundy Footpath in NB, which traces the rugged coastline of the Bay of Fundy is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Challenging but rewarding, this wilderness footpath presents an opportunity to truly...
Hiking the 64.3 km long Fundy Footpath in NB, which traces the rugged coastline of the Bay of Fundy is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Challenging but rewarding, this wilderness footpath presents an opportunity to truly immerse yourself in nature and connect with the outdoors.
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Backcountry campsites like the one at Goose River can be found at regular intervals along the Fundy Footpath. Most are equipped with bear boxes for secure food storage, pit toilets, small supplies of firewood, and a nearby source of fresh water....
Backcountry campsites like the one at Goose River can be found at regular intervals along the Fundy Footpath. Most are equipped with bear boxes for secure food storage, pit toilets, small supplies of firewood, and a nearby source of fresh water. Hikers are advised to treat or filter all water before consumption.
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The Fundy Footpath is a well-marked wilderness trail that follows the rugged shores of the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada. Hikers follow easily visible white trail blazes similar to those found along the Ontario's Bruce Trail and the US...
The Fundy Footpath is a well-marked wilderness trail that follows the rugged shores of the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada. Hikers follow easily visible white trail blazes similar to those found along the Ontario's Bruce Trail and the US Appalachian Trail.
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The Fundy Footpath in NB, Canada is built and maintained by volunteers who provide basic infrastructure to aid hikers is navigating the steep and challenging coastal terrain. This includes several sets of wooden steps and ladders in the western...
The Fundy Footpath in NB, Canada is built and maintained by volunteers who provide basic infrastructure to aid hikers is navigating the steep and challenging coastal terrain. This includes several sets of wooden steps and ladders in the western half of the trail.
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Camping on the beach under a night sky full of stars can be a highlight of hiking the Fundy Footpath in New Brunswick, Canada. However, when selecting the perfect spot to pitch your tent look for the high water mark and don't forget that the Bay...
Camping on the beach under a night sky full of stars can be a highlight of hiking the Fundy Footpath in New Brunswick, Canada. However, when selecting the perfect spot to pitch your tent look for the high water mark and don't forget that the Bay of Fundy experiences the highest tides in the world.
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The Fundy Footpath in NB Canada takes hikers across several tidal rivers, like the one at Goose Creek. These crossings must be done at or close to low tide when the water is shallow enough for hikers to safely wade across the icy, fast moving...
The Fundy Footpath in NB Canada takes hikers across several tidal rivers, like the one at Goose Creek. These crossings must be done at or close to low tide when the water is shallow enough for hikers to safely wade across the icy, fast moving waters. This requires careful planning.
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The Fundy Footpath is notoriously challenging, covering coastal terrain that incorporates over 10,000 ft of elevation change in just 64 km. Some of the ascents and descents are so steep that only way for hikers carrying 4-5 days of food and...
The Fundy Footpath is notoriously challenging, covering coastal terrain that incorporates over 10,000 ft of elevation change in just 64 km. Some of the ascents and descents are so steep that only way for hikers carrying 4-5 days of food and camping gear to navigate them is on their hand and knees.
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Hikers on the Fundy Footpath, New Brunswick traverse pebble beaches on the shores of the Bay of Fundy. This area falls within the Stonehammer Geopark and features some fascinating and ancient geology. We enjoyed seeing many purple, turquoise,...
Hikers on the Fundy Footpath, New Brunswick traverse pebble beaches on the shores of the Bay of Fundy. This area falls within the Stonehammer Geopark and features some fascinating and ancient geology. We enjoyed seeing many purple, turquoise, white striped, and intricately patterned rocks, especially near Telegraph Brook.
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The Fundy Footpath is one of the most challenging wilderness hiking trails in Canada. Over its 64.3 km length it features over 10,000 ft in elevation changes. One of the longest descents we did on the trail was down into Little Salmon River. ...
The Fundy Footpath is one of the most challenging wilderness hiking trails in Canada. Over its 64.3 km length it features over 10,000 ft in elevation changes. One of the longest descents we did on the trail was down into Little Salmon River. Thankfully a series of switchbacks made navigating the extremely steep slope manageable.
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Hiking through remote wilderness for 4-5 days offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature, adopt a slower pace, attune to natural rhythms, and immerse yourself in the soothing sights and sounds of the outdoor world.
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Oh wow what a trail I can't wait for the day I have the opportunity to visit NB. -
Thomas Worsley There are some amazing photo opportunities along it too - I'm sure you would enjoy it! -
Love this path. There was a suspension bridge. Is it still there? -
Greg Girard There was indeed a beautiful suspension bridge just outside the Big Salmon Interpretive Center. For us it marked the return toGreg Girard There was indeed a beautiful suspension bridge just outside the Big Salmon Interpretive Center. For us it marked the return to civilization - a river crossing which didn't require wet feet, on the far side of which were friendly and helpful park staff, hot coffee, and indoor washrooms
Perfect ending to an epic hike! More ... -
Sonya Richmond That is where we started from I think. We explored the trail from your ending point.
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Excellent tips for anyone interested in completing this challenging stretch of trail Sonya. I hope I get to hike with you some time! -
Farah McCrate I would love that! We are hoping to make a trip to NL sometime in the near future, and I'd love to meet you - maybe on the trail
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