Hiking near Fredericton: 11 trails

Starting from: Fredericton city centre

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Drive times are estimates (≈) from the city centre, as the crow flies. Walking time comes from the trail page when it has one; a walking filter hides trails without a duration.

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Drive ≈ 24 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Mactaquac Provincial Park

Just 20 minutes west of Fredericton, this 5 km easy loop through the Saint John River Valley combines lakeside flats with forest… Easy trail of 5 km, 110 m of climb.

Dogs allowed

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Drive ≈ 1 hr 15 min Walk 1 hr

Welsford Falls

Lower Saint John River Valley Easy trail of 0.6 km, 30 m of climb.

Dog rules: check the trail page

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Drive ≈ 1 hr 44 min Walk 3 hr 15 min

Rockwood Park

One of Canada's largest urban parks, this 11 km network with 100 m elevation gain sits in the heart of Saint John, New Brunswick. Easy trail of 50 km, 30 m of climb.

Dog rules: check the trail page

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Trails near Fredericton

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Odell Park

Lower Saint John River Valley

Drive ≈ 3 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Mactaquac Provincial Park

Lower Saint John River Valley

Drive ≈ 24 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Woolastook Park

Lower Saint John River Valley

Drive ≈ 29 min Walk 3 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Welsford Falls

Lower Saint John River Valley

Drive ≈ 1 hr 15 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Fall Brook Falls

Fundy Coast

Drive ≈ 1 hr 25 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Hays Falls

Upper Saint John River Valley

Drive ≈ 1 hr 26 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Mount Pleasant

Upper Saint John River Valley

Drive ≈ 1 hr 38 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Rockwood Park

Southwest NB

Drive ≈ 1 hr 44 min Walk 3 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Reversing Falls

Southwest NB

Drive ≈ 1 hr 48 min Walk 15 min

Level: Easy
Irving Nature Park

Southwest NB

Drive ≈ 1 hr 50 min Walk 2 hr 45 min

Level: Easy
New River Beach Provincial Park

Southwest NB

Drive ≈ 1 hr 51 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy

No car?

Without a car, an outing takes more planning. Some destinations near Fredericton may be served by public transit, but none of our trail pages lists it yet.

Check schedules and the last return trip with the transit agency before you go.

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Through the seasons

Spring

Spring hiking around Fredericton typically begins in late April when snow melts and trails become accessible, though muddy conditions are common through May.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I go hiking near Fredericton?

The page lists 11 trails. The closest is Odell Park (≈ 3 min drive from downtown), the farthest New River Beach Provincial Park (≈ 1 hr 51 min). Drive times are estimated as the crow flies.

How long does it take to drive to the trails near Fredericton?

3 trails are within ≈ 30 min of driving, 3 within ≈ 1 hr, and all of them within ≈ 2 hr. These are estimates from downtown.

What are the most popular trails near Fredericton?

Among the trails on this page, the most viewed on Let's Go Play Outside are Welsford Falls, Mactaquac Provincial Park and Fall Brook Falls.

How long are the trails near Fredericton?

10 listings give a length, from 0.5 km (Reversing Falls) to 50 km (Rockwood Park). The other 1 do not say.

Are there easy hikes near Fredericton?

Yes: among the trails on this page that give a level, 9 easy, 2 moderate and 0 hard. The closest easy ones: Odell Park, Mactaquac Provincial Park and Welsford Falls.

Can I hike with my dog near Fredericton?

1 listing says dogs are allowed and 0 say they are not. For the other 10, the rule is not confirmed: check the trail page before you go.