Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
You can spend the night here, too, at
Hearst Lodge
(r incl breakfast & dinner per person
$109;
Jun-Sep)
, a cabin-on-steroids built by newspaper magnate J Randolph
Hearst.
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Fundy National Park
one of the country's most popular. Highlights are the world's highest tides, the irregularly
eroded sandstone cliffs and the wide beach at low tide that makes exploring the shore for
small marine life and debris such a treat. The park features an extensive network of im-
pressive hiking trails.
Activities
Cycling
Mountain biking is permitted on six trails: Goose River, Marven Lake, Black Hole, East
Branch, Bennett Brook (partially open) and Maple Grove. Surprisingly, at last report
there were no bicycle rentals in Fundy National Park or in nearby Alma. Contact the vis-
itors centers to find current information on this.
Hiking
Fundy features 120km of walking trails, where it's possible to enjoy anything from a
short stroll to a three-day trek. Several trails require hikers to ford rivers, so be prepared.
The most popular backpacking route is the
Fundy Circuit
, a three-day trek of 45km
through the heart of the park. Hikers generally spend their first night at Marven Lake and
their second at Bruin Lake, returning via the Upper Salmon River. First, stop at the visit-
ors center to reserve your wilderness campsites ($10 per night; call ahead for reserva-
tions).
Another overnight trek is the
Goose River Trail
. It joins the Fundy Circuit, and is ac-
cessible by road from St Martins. This undeveloped three-day trek is one of the most dif-
ficult in the province. While you can cycle to Goose River, the trail beyond can only be
done on foot.
Enjoyable day hikes in Fundy National Park include the
Coppermine Trail
, a 4.4km
loop which goes to an old mine site; and the
Third Vault Falls Trail
, a challenging one-
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