Hiking and Biking in Fredericton

If you live in Fredericton, New Brunswick, or have even been there, you have probably noticed the hiking/biking trial that loops around the city and the St. John River. Fredericton is the provincial capital and is lined with trails and parks.

The finished portion of the Trans Canada Trail in the area, also known as the NB Trail Route # 1, begins at the village of Millville and runs through hardwood forests with a few small villages mixed in. Meeting up with the Keswick River in Zealand the trail generally follows the river course to the St. John River in Douglas. Then you continue along this magnificent river to Fredericton where you can cross to the south shore on the longest converted train bridge in North America and continue on to the town of Oromocto. Fredericton has over 80 kilometers (50 miles) of cleared trails set aside for walking, hiking and bicycling. With 25 trails offering a variety of urban, suburban, and wilderness environments, Fredericton has one of the premier trail systems in Canada. The city trail system invites walkers, runners and bikers. It even touches the city core, which allows enthusiasts to stop for a quick lunch or a drink at many restaurants and shops.

I biked this trail a few years ago and was not able to finish it due to the length of it but hope to get back there to cycle the whole trail. It is definably one of the best inner city trails in North America. Odell Park in the city center is also a great spot with picnic areas, open spaces, and hiking trials within. If you love the great outdoors within a scenic small city then Fredericton is the place to be.