Caribou Plain Trail
Fundy National Park
Although woodland caribou once wintered in the area, you are more likely to see moose on this very popular trail. It is a cross-section through Fundy’s forest ecosystems with a thick evergreen stand, leafy hardwood groves, streamside alder thickets, and a bog. Small lakes add to the diversity of the scenery.
A short loop boardwalk, 0.5 km in length, is accessible to wheelchairs. A longer loop, 2.1 kilometres long, will take about 1 hour to walk with only brief stops.
Highlights Throughout the Year
- Deafening chorus of Spring Peepers, the smallest frogs of Fundy, in May and June
- Trout lily, Dutchman’s breeches, rose twisted stalk, spring beauty, and purple trillium are all known as spring ephemeral; plants that must bloom and set seeds before the sunlight is obscured by a canopy of tree leaves
- A beaver pond and dam
- A place to see boreal birds such as Black-backed Woodpecker, Boreal Chickadee, Red Crossbill, and White-winged Crossbill
- Beautiful fall colours
- A great place to observe the night sky throughout the year
- A great snowshoeing trail in winter
Related links
- Maps and brochures
- Alma Beach
- The Fundy Circuit
- The Fundy Challenge
- Shiphaven
- East Branch
- MacLaren Pond Medicine Trail
- The Forks
- Kinnie Brook
- Matthews Head
- Coppermine
- Dickson Falls
- Herring Cove Beach
- Black Horse
- Maple Grove
- Pumptrack
- Dobson Link
- Laverty Falls
- Moosehorn
- Tracey Lake
- Third Vault Falls
- Coastal
- Goose River
- Bennett Brook
- Marven Lake
- Whitetail
- Tippen Lot
- Foster Brook
- Upper Salmon River Trail
Be Prepared!
- Know your physical limits; Fundy’s wilderness is famous for its rugged cliffs and river valleys. Choose a trail that is challenging but enjoyable for you.
- Pack for comfort and safety: A sweater and a windbreaker are good insurance against variable weather. We recommend footwear with good traction and support. Pack fresh water and a snack, even if you’re planning a short hike.
- Plan your route and stick to it. Let someone know where you plan on hiking and your estimated time of return.
- For your own safety and to preserve the ecological integrity of our Park, stay on marked trails.
- Leave no trace! Please carry out all garbage, yours and any you may find on the trail.
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