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Fundy Footpath Day Section Hike

This first section of the Fundy Footpath follows the Bay of Fundy coast east from the Big Salmon River to Long Beach. At low tide, Long Beach stretches about half a kilometre out into the bay.

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hike scenery for Fundy Footpath Day Section near New Brunswick
Photo: Fundy Footpath, New Brunswick, Canada (22817556745) by Tony Webster from San Francisco, California, CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0). Via Wikimedia Commons.
Where
New Brunswick, Canada
Distance
3.8 km one way (7.6 km if you walk back)
Time
2.5 hours one way
Difficulty
Hard

The route

Big Salmon River to Long Beach (first section of the Fundy Footpath), Fundy Trail Provincial Park.

Start inside Fundy Trail Provincial Park, near St. Martins. The Big Salmon River suspension bridge is closed for renovation in 2026, so park at P9 and walk down the old Salmon River Road to the east side of the bridge. Long Beach has its own car park (P12) on the parkway, so you can arrange a car shuttle or walk back.

When to go

Fundy Trail Provincial Park is open from 15 May to 25 October in 2026, with daily hours that vary through the season.

Permits and fees

Fundy Trail Provincial Park charges a vehicle entry fee ($23.48 for up to 10 people in 2026, before tax), and the Parks NB season pass covers it. Tourism New Brunswick says all Fundy Footpath hikers must register by calling 1-866-386-3987.

Before you go

  • Check the tide tables published by the park if you want to walk out on Long Beach at low tide.
  • Nearby short trails on the parkway include the Long Beach Brook Falls Loop (2.2 km) and the Walton Glen Gorge viewing deck.
  • If you leave a vehicle in the park overnight, display a dated parking pass from a kiosk or the interpretive centre.

What to bring

  • Shoes with grip that you have already worn in
  • At least 1.5 litres of water
  • Food you will actually want to eat
  • A warm or waterproof layer
  • The route, saved offline
  • Sun cream and a hat

Getting ready for it

If your longest walk lately is under two hours, do a few longer walks first, ideally with some climbing and the pack you will carry.

Step-ups and lunges twice a week make the descents much easier on your knees.

Staying safe

  • NB Parks rates this section Difficult; the Fundy Footpath is rough and remote, and FHTA recommends prior backcountry experience for the full route.
  • Tell someone your route and when you expect to be back.
  • Turn around if the weather turns or the footing gets sketchy. The trail will still be there.

Route details checked September 30, 2026 against parcsnbparks.ca, parcsnbparks.ca, parcsnbparks.ca, tourismnewbrunswick.ca and fundyhikingtrails.com. Rules and closures change, so check before you go.