Bennett Brook Trail
A long, strenuous river-valley hike featuring a dam, fishway, waterfall and steep switchback climbs.
Route overview
Bennett Brook Trail in Bay of Fundy / Atlantic Canada.
Bennett Brook is one of this wave’s most substantial day routes. It combines repeated climbing, river-valley travel, a fishway and waterfall with possible wet crossings, requiring full-day preparation and conservative turnaround decisions.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Bay of Fundy / Atlantic Canada
- Distance
- 13 km return
- Typical duration
- 5–6 hours
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- Not published by official source
- Best season
- Late spring through autumn; avoid high-water conditions
- Trail type
- Out and back
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- Park pass required; no separate day-hiking permit
Safety context
Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
River crossings, steep switchbacks, slippery rock, fatigue, limited cell coverage and delayed rescue
Highlights
Fundy National Park, Bennett Brook, difficult hike, river crossing, waterfall
Why find a buddy
Strongly recommended for crossing assessment, fatigue management and emergency resilience on a long remote route.
Primary source
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