Kouchibouguac River Trail
The park’s longest official hiking route follows the south bank of the Kouchibouguac River through forest, fields and sandstone scenery.
Route overview
Kouchibouguac River Trail in New Brunswick.
Kouchibouguac River Trail runs east from Patterson toward La Source and South Kouchibouguac Campground. The route follows the river of the long tides past sandstone formations, sheltered coves, rolling fields and broad river views. Branches to the bicycle network can create shorter or longer variants, but the authoritative hiking record remains the official 11.3 km point-to-point route. Sipu primitive campground lies along the corridor and is not automatically included in a day hike.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- New Brunswick
- Distance
- 11.3 km
- Typical duration
- 300 minutes
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- Not published by official source
- Best season
- main operating season; winter use only under official snowshoe conditions
- Trail type
- point-to-point
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- normal park admission for day use; Sipu primitive campground requires separate backcountry arrangements if used
Safety context
This is a long point-to-point outing requiring explicit transport or turnaround planning. Do not assume a shuttle. Carry sufficient water, food, navigation, light and emergency equipment, and account for limited help response. Riverbanks, sandstone edges, roots and wet ground can be unstable. Check current fire, wildlife, trail and campground notices. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
This is a long point-to-point outing requiring explicit transport or turnaround planning. Do not assume a shuttle. Carry sufficient water, food, navigation, light and emergency equipment, and account for limited help response. Riverbanks, sandstone edges, roots and wet ground can be unstable. Check current fire, wildlife, trail and campground notices.
Highlights
Kouchibouguac River, point-to-point hike, sandstone formations, long day hike, buddy logistics
Why find a buddy
Best for fit partners who agree on endpoint logistics, pace, breaks and contingency plans. Each participant should understand whether the plan is the official point-to-point route, a shorter branch loop or a return hike with doubled distance.
Explore and prepare
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.