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Fundy Footpath

             
              View of coastline along the Fundy Footpath                                 View of Martin Head from Seeley Beach 

Length of trail: 41 kms (24 miles) continuous wilderness trail

Recommended Travel Time: 3-4 days (assuming one makes the tides at Goose River and Goose Creek)

Rated: Challenging

What to bring: Rain gear, warm clothing, good hiking boots, first aid kit, compass, map, tide charts, water treatment, backpacker stove, GPS (if available)

Distances:
Big Salmon River to Little Salmon River - 17.9 km
Little Salmon River to Goose River - 23.5 km
Point Wolfe to Goose River 7.9 km

Access Points:

Western Portion - Big Salmon River on the Fundy Trail
Eastern Portion - Fundy National Park
Central - Sussex-Waterford - trail is accessed by secondary and wood roads via the Catamount Trail

The eastern and western sections of the Fundy Footpath form a continuous trail from Big Salmon River to the boundaries of Fundy National Park.  The rugged Fundy terrain leads up and down from an elevation of 0 to 300 metres across a dozen ravines. 

Register by calling the Interpretive Centre at Big Salmon River 506 833-2019; fax 506 833-2028 or email info@fundytrailparkway.com

Fundy Footpath Map Kits and Emergency Maps with GPS co-ordinates are available at the Interpretive Centre on the Fundy Trail or email info@fundytrailparkway.com.  The cost of the maps are $20.00 (taxes & shipping included).  The cost of the map and guide includes a contribution towards the maintenace costs which is maintained by volunteers. 

One of the last remaining coastal wilderness areas between Florida and Labrador, the views and wilderness experience are spectacular!  The trail is blazed with white blazes and are according to Appalachian Trail standards.  The campsites are primitive, water treatment is necessary, fires are not permitted, and a backpacker stove is recommended.  The use of the footpath is at your own risk, do not attempt without adequate experience and skills.  There is one River, the Goose River that presently can only be crossed at low tide.  This is a wilderness trail and at certain points there are no residences within 15 miles.  Cellular phones will sporadically work in certain areas, however they may work on the coast or line of sight with the Province of Nova Scotia, dial the long distance code. 

        
            View of Long Beach along Fundy Footpath                              View of Long Beach along Fundy Footpath