Southwest Arm Trail

Route overview

Southwest Arm Trail in Southwest Arm Brook / Southwest Arm Day Use Area.

A waterside forest walk following Southwest Arm Brook through mature balsam fir, black spruce and mossy ground before crossing a suspension bridge and reaching the arm's estuary. Beaver activity and changing autumn colour add strong wildlife-observation appeal.

A waterside forest walk following Southwest Arm Brook through mature balsam fir, black spruce and mossy ground before crossing a suspension bridge and reaching the arm's estuary.

Trail facts

Country

Canada

Region

Southwest Arm Brook / Southwest Arm Day Use Area

Distance

4 km return

Typical duration

1–1.5 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Elevation gain

official elevation not published

Best season

Check current official seasonal access and conditions

Trail type

Linear trail with two official access points

Safety context

Use care on the suspension bridge, wet moss, roots and brook edges. Keep distance from beavers and other wildlife. Do not treat adjacent reservable backcountry campsites as included day-hike facilities. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.

Use care on the suspension bridge, wet moss, roots and brook edges. Keep distance from beavers and other wildlife. Do not treat adjacent reservable backcountry campsites as included day-hike facilities.

Highlights

Canada, Terra Nova National Park, Southwest Arm, suspension bridge, beaver habitat, easy hike, estuary walk

Why find a buddy

Good for relaxed nature companions, but both access points make pre-hike agreement on start, turnaround and vehicle location essential.

Primary source

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