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Mapleton Acadian Forest Trail

17/5/2020

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By Julie Kean Marks
Have you hiked the Mapleton Acadian Forest Trail near Elgin? I highly recommend this quiet 3-km nature trail to anyone who would like to spend a peaceful hour or two exploring the Mapleton Acadian Forest Nature Preserve. As you meander up hill and down dale, you will discover small waterways, footbridges, interpretive signs, ravines, and a variety of hardwoods and softwoods in the Acadian Forest. You will hear brooks gurgling, squirrels chattering and birds calling. You might also catch a glimpse of wildlife or a maple sugar camp in the distance. If you have not had the pleasure of experiencing this tranquil trail, come out and see for yourself! During the winter, you might need snowshoes or ice-grippers, depending on the conditions. (Note: bikes are not permitted on the trail.)

The 3-km trail comprises a longer loop of moderate difficulty and a shorter (0.5-km) loop of increased difficulty. Yellow diamonds mark the trail for hikers going counter-clockwise; there are blue diamonds for hikers going clockwise.

The trail was built by the Elgin Eco Association (EEA) in 2006. Since that time, it has been maintained by EEA volunteers. In 2017, the EEA entered a partnership with the Nature Trust of NB to create the 160-acre Mapleton Acadian Forest Nature Preserve.

Directions: From Highway 1, take Exit 233 at Petitcodiac; turn onto Route 905 towards Elgin. Drive approx. 17 km to the junction with Route 895 (before Elgin corner); turn left onto Mapleton Road/Route 895. Drive 4.5 km. Just past #2433 at the bottom of the hill (before Kaye Road), you will see a small sign on the right. (Watch for a new larger sign – coming soon!) Snow is not always removed from the parking area. It is a short walk from the road to the trailhead.

Image by Deborah Carr


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7 Comments
Barbara
28/11/2020 12:33:35 pm

Is there access in the winter for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing on this trail?

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Janet Wallace link
29/11/2020 11:57:28 am

Hi,
I've just asked the EEA about this - but perhaps you can find out more at their website - http://eeanb.com.

Janet

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Julie Kean Marks
29/11/2020 05:48:48 pm

There is access for snowshoeing in the winter. The trail is not suitable for cross-country skiing; it's too steep and narrow. The snow is not always cleared from the parking area; however, if you park on the road, it's a short walk from the road to the trail head.

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Barbara
29/11/2020 05:51:39 pm

Thank you so much for your helpful information. Much appreciated.

Gary Schreider
7/2/2021 05:43:43 pm

Hi everyone, my family is moving to the area soon(I hope) and we love to hike. Just wondering how the local trails are for off leash dogs where they are not allowed. We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old and here on Vancouver Island almost nobody obeys the dog on leash rules and the girls have been in a few scary encounters already. Thanks, hope to see you all as soon as the craziness subsides.

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Julie Kean Marks
7/2/2021 07:11:51 pm

I rarely encounter anyone - with or without dogs - on the Mapleton Acadian Forest Trail. As for other trails in SENB, it depends on where you go. Dogs must be kept on leash in Fundy National Park. I've often encountered unleashed dogs on the Riverview end of the Dobson Trail. But on other parts of the Dobson, I've rarely encountered anyone.

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Donna Cruickshank
18/7/2022 08:30:53 am

Julie, I love this trail summer and winter! The volunteers take great care of it and as you said it is a wonderful getaway into peace and serenity.

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