Coastal Trail West
The longer Coastal Trail segment, combining steep forest sections with sustained Bay of Fundy views.
Route overview
Coastal Trail West in Bay of Fundy / Atlantic Canada.
Coastal Trail West is a substantial point-to-point outing across steep coastal terrain. Forest, viewpoints and repeated elevation changes create a demanding segment that requires a transport plan or careful integration into a longer route.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Bay of Fundy / Atlantic Canada
- Distance
- 6.7 km one way
- Typical duration
- 2.5–3 hours one way
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- Not published by official source
- Best season
- Late spring through autumn; verify Point Wolfe access
- Trail type
- Point to point
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- Park pass required; camping permit for overnight use
Safety context
Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Steep grades, cliffs, fog, wind, wet roots, limited cell service and transport complexity
Highlights
Fundy National Park, Coastal Trail West, coastal hike, difficult point-to-point
Why find a buddy
Particularly valuable for transport coordination and safety on a longer rugged coastal section.
Primary source
Explore and prepare
Discover hikes by intent, read the hiking guides, review hiking safety, prepare a BuddyPack, or browse hiking plans.
Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.