Trails

Looking for the road less travelled? Check out our blog for local hotspots along our trails!

Explore our magnificent trail network with over 120 km of trails. Many of our trails follow along the beautiful Saint John and Nashwaak Rivers. Our trails are ideal for walkers, runners and bikers with connection to the greater Trans Canada Trail. The Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge provides one of the most spectacular views of downtown Fredericton! Trails are wide, flat, safe, and wheelchair accessible.

NATURE PARK

Hyla Park Nature Preserve

506-457-2398; naturetrust.nb.ca Just off of the Gibson Trail, you can find Hyla Park Nature Preserve – Canada’s first amphibian sanctuary and a hidden urban gem. After the uncommon gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor) was discovered in this area, the land was set aside to preserve and protect its population and habitat. Explore Hyla Park and discover the seven different types of frog that call the area home. Also, keep a lookout for beavers, migratory birds, and rare plants that can be found in the park, including red milkwort, purple gerardia and small-flowered gratiola. Please stay on the marked trails. KILLARNEY LAKE PARK

(1600 St. Mary’s St.) 506-460-2020; Fredericton.ca A Fredericton favourite, this freshwater lake with a lovely sandy beach (supervised in the summer months) and 20 km of walking trails around the perimeter of the lake is the perfect retreat for a day of swimming, relaxing and enjoying nature. Open year-round.

ODELL PARK

(350 Rockwood Ave.) Eastern Canada’s Best Old Growth Forest 16 km of trails meandering their way through a diverse forest. Open year-round.

MACTAQUAC PROVINCIAL PARK

(1265 Route 105) Discover the beauty of this 525-ha (1,300-acre) masterpiece along one of the many walking trails (one of which is wheelchair accessible), and enjoy interpretive walks through the pristine beaver pond nature reserve. Administration Office: 506-363-4747 Mactaquac Lodge: 506-363-4928 Mactaquac Provincial Park Campground: 506-363-4916 (seasonal); tourismnewbrunswick.ca

GEOCACHING

Geocaching is the perfect way to explore the roads less traveled, enjoy scenic views and of course, experience the great outdoors any time of year! Think of it as an exciting treasure hunt - all you need is a map, GPS (global positioning) unit and a sense of adventure! BIKE RENTALS Radical Edge

Bike & Ski Shop 129 Westmorland St. 506-459-3478 x1; radicaledge.ca Hourly, daily and weekly rentals available. Savage’s Bicycle Centre Est. 1897

441 King St. 506-457-7452; savages.ca Half day, daily and weekly rentals available. Second Nature Outdoors

63 Brunswick St. (Small Craft) 506-460-2260; secondnatureoutdoors.com Hourly, half day and daily rentals available. Wolastoq Bike Rentals

617 Regent St., Regent St. Wharf 506-471-8680; 506-472-9956 Hourly and daily rentals available.

CAMPING EQUIPMENT & RENTALS Radical Edge Outdoor Equipment & Apparel

386 Queen St. 506-459-3478 x 2; Radicaledge.ca Hiking, camping, climbing & paddling equipment. Camping gear rentals.