Coastal Trail East
A rugged coastal segment through fern glades and dense forest to high viewpoints over the Bay of Fundy.
Route overview
Coastal Trail East in Bay of Fundy / Atlantic Canada.
Coastal Trail East compresses steep coastal terrain, ridge-top outlooks and lush forest into a relatively short point-to-point section. The official two-hour one-way time reflects the slower footing and elevation changes.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Bay of Fundy / Atlantic Canada
- Distance
- 3 km one way
- Typical duration
- 2 hours one way
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- Not published by official source
- Best season
- Late spring through autumn; check Point Wolfe access
- Trail type
- Point to point
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- Park pass required; camping permit if incorporated into an overnight itinerary
Safety context
Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Cliffs, steep wet terrain, fog, wind, limited cell coverage and access logistics
Highlights
Fundy National Park, Coastal Trail East, point-to-point hike, difficult trail
Why find a buddy
A buddy is valuable for point-to-point logistics, navigation and exposed coastal sections.
Primary source
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.