Greenwich Dunes Trail

Route overview

Greenwich Dunes Trail in Greenwich / Bowley Pond.

A signature coastal walk crossing former homestead fields, mixed woodland and Bowley Pond on a floating boardwalk before reaching the protected Greenwich dune landscape. The terrain changes repeatedly, making the route more varied than its modest profile suggests.

A signature coastal walk crossing former homestead fields, mixed woodland and Bowley Pond on a floating boardwalk before reaching the protected Greenwich dune landscape.

Trail facts

Country

Canada

Region

Greenwich / Bowley Pond

Distance

4.6 km official trail listing

Typical duration

duration not officially published

Difficulty

Moderate

Elevation gain

official elevation not published

Best season

Check current official seasonal access and conditions

Trail type

Return / loop-style coastal approach

Safety context

Tensar matting, boardwalk and dune sections can be slippery. Expect stairs and short steep sections. Stay on the official route, never climb dunes or cross closure fencing, and check wind, surf and species-at-risk closures before departure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.

Tensar matting, boardwalk and dune sections can be slippery. Expect stairs and short steep sections. Stay on the official route, never climb dunes or cross closure fencing, and check wind, surf and species-at-risk closures before departure.

Highlights

Canada, Prince Edward Island National Park, Greenwich Dunes, Bowley Pond, floating boardwalk, coastal hike, Parks Canada

Why find a buddy

Best for partners who enjoy wildlife and landscape interpretation and agree to move carefully on the floating boardwalk and protect sensitive dunes.

Primary source

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