Matthews Head Trail
A rugged coastal loop leading to Bay of Fundy viewpoints and a distinctive sea-stack landscape.
Route overview
Matthews Head Trail in Bay of Fundy / Atlantic Canada.
Matthews Head crosses uneven coastal forest before reaching open viewpoints over the bay and sea stack. Its modest distance is offset by steeper terrain, roots and coastal exposure, supporting the official difficult rating.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Bay of Fundy / Atlantic Canada
- Distance
- 4.5 km loop
- Typical duration
- 1.5–2 hours
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- Not published by official source
- Best season
- Late spring through autumn
- Trail type
- Loop
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- Park pass required
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, wet roots, wind, fog and slippery rock
Highlights
Fundy National Park, Matthews Head, sea stack, coastal loop
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