Trail updates for Fredericton and the rest of the Province of New Brunswick can be found at this site.

NB Trails Council
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www.sentiernbtrail.com


Fredericton

Sentier NB Trail/Trans Canada Trail: Fredericton is a hub of trails going off in many different directions. The trails in this region include the Trans Canada Trail, the Sentier NB Trail, and a growing network of 84km of municipal trails.

The finished portion of the Trans Canada Trail in the area, also Sentier NB Trail Route # 1, begins at Millville and runs through hardwood forests and mixed wood stands with a few wetlands mixed in. Meeting up with the Keswick River in Zealand the trail generally follows the meandering river course to the St. John River in Douglas. You then continue along this majestic river to Fredericton where you can cross to the south shore on the longest converted train bridge in North America (581 metres) and continue on to Oromocto.

On the North side of the Railway Bridge you can also join up with the Marysville/Nashwaak trail that is the beginning of Route #5 of the Sentier NB Trail. This trail runs up the Nashwaak River through Marysville for about 10 kilometres where the trail gets rough but is still passable through to the headwaters of the Miramichi River. This trail offers tremendous views of this shallow river and its many islands dominated by ostrich fern and silver maple.

Trail conditions: Both Fredericton and Oromocto maintain the trails in their municipal boundaries to a very high standard. Once outside these areas expect the trails to get a little rougher but still easy riding with a hybrid or mountain bike. The stretch from Millville to Grafton near Woodstock is passable but very rough.

Longest continuous section: 80 km (Oromocto to Millville)

Trail connections: The City of Fredericton maintains over 84km of trail on both sides of the river that complement the Sentier NB Trail system and Oromocto has a short walking trail that creates a good loop near the river.

Features: It is not uncommon to see both osprey and bald eagles during the summer months and many species of migratory water fowl pass through the area every year. Burtts Corner sports a refurbished rural train station and many other attractions are right beside the trail in the larger centres. Be sure to look into what these communities have to offer in terms of guided walks, historical buildings, events, and festivals.

2008 Fredericton Trail Guide


Other trails in the region:

City of Fredericton - http://www.fredericton.ca/en/recleisure/trailinformation.asp
Mactaquac Provincial Park - http://www.mactaquaccountry.com/mactaquacprovincialpark.html

You will be able to download (PDF) trail maps of the Greater Fredericton Area. Explore over 70 Kms of trails. Featuring 17 trails and parks.

Trail Etiquette and Safety

All trail users Obey posted rules.

Do not litter, disturb wildlife or make fires.
Keep pets on a leash, clean up messes and restrain them near wildlife.
Allow others to pass.
Allow horses to pass; talk to them in a calm voice.
Be courteous. Remove obstacles for others.
Leave gates as you found them.
Respect public and private property.
Avoid ski tacks when hiking or snowshoeing.
Bring lots of water.

Cyclists

Stay to right side of trail.
Always yield to other trail users.
Ring a bell or speak to announce your presence to others.
Slow down and use care around others.
Ride with a friend and tell someone where you are going and when you will return.
Stay on trail and do not ride in muddy areas.
Avoid skidding tires.
Wear a helmet!

My father and I walked the South Riverfront Trail (3.6KM) one section from the Garrison District to Beaverbrook Mueseum was still wet or under water the rest of the trail was in good shape considering that a section of the trail was under water(walked down Queen Street as a detour) The gravel was still intack, some debris from the river was left in low levels of the trail.

Walked part of Wilmot Park and Odell Park. Mainly around the Arboretum which features species native to New Brunswick. The walkways were dry and passable with very little debris in the area.

The Old Train Bridge has a great view of downtown Fredericton, amazing how strong the current was, watching debris floating down the river.

We stayed at the Fredericton Delta and did not require any transportation. It took us around 20 minutes to reach the center of town by walking. Only delays is just taking in the scenic veiws of the river or watching the birds in the trees and on the river feeding. Maybe the odd groundhog digging a hole on the trail.

We want to return in the fall to take in the changing colours of the trees.