MOE 2025 Summer Camping Trip

If you have any Questions on any of the hikes , please contact us us at  https://monctonoutdoorenthusiasts.ca/contact-us/

For Membership Renewal related details , please visit  https://monctonoutdoorenthusiasts.ca/membership/ 

WEDNESDAY HIKE – WHITE ROCK, HILLSBOROUGH

Leader: Brian @506-377-8436

Hike Details

• Location: White Rock Park – Site of abandoned open-pit gypsum mining operations in Hillsborough
• Difficulty: Moderate (rugged terrain with short ascents and descents)
• Distance: 7 – 9 km
• Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours
• Pace: Moderate

Essentials to Bring

• Lunch/snacks
• Water
• Footwear: Trails may be soggy or slushy—wear appropriate boots

Meeting Points

• 9:30 AM – Fox Field (893 Hillsborough Rd) for ride sharing
• 9:45 AM – White Rock Park (Golf Club Rd, Hillsborough) for sign-in and hike start
• Brian will meet you at White Rock

Planned Trails (Weather Permitting)

Start  Up → Hamm Trail → The Cut → Diesel → Whitehead

Reminder: Ensure you are prepared for the pace, distance, time, and terrain.

If you have any Questions on any of the hikes , please contact us us at  https://monctonoutdoorenthusiasts.ca/contact-us/   

Saturday, April 12 – Spicer’s Cove Hike
Greetings outdoor enthusiasts. With regard to Saturday’s hike at Spicer’s Cove. I contacted Anne from the kayak tour company that does tours from the cove, and she tells me that the road in is quite alright right to the bailey bridge and that the road from Joggins has one or two sections with potholes, she did it recently and says it is most doable for the most part, with a few places where care is required.

The meet time will be at the Irving in Dieppe at 9:00 (I will not be at that one) then Amherst Mall at 9:45/9:55. The hike will be rated as strenuous for most, moderate for others, with some old dirt road walking to start (tides), then forest trail, then beach, then manicured trail with spectacular outlooks, then beach walking back to the cove and our conveyances. The tide will not be on our side on this day, so we “may” encounter a pinch point or two on our way out on the beach. Bring lunch, boots, and gaiters if you got em. Current forecast for area is sunny with cloudy periods all day and temps of 7degrees.

Note: Dress appropriately for the weather and trail conditions. Bring lunch/snacks and plenty of water.
Organizer: Paul Gaudet
Phone: 506-588-3034


Sunday, April 13 – Irishtown Nature Park Hike
We’ll stay on the main trails.

Category: Easy
Time: Meet at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Main parking lot, Irishtown Nature Park
Distance: Approximately 7 km
Duration: 2-hour walk
Note: Dress appropriately for trail conditions. Bring water and a light snack.

Contact: Elizabeth
Phone: 506-863-4494

May will be the last month to renew MOE Yearly Membership 🙂
*From June 1st , Our emailing list will be updated to renewed members only*

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Send payment (E-Transfer) to:
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• Family Membership is $30.00 per year
• Individual Membership: $25.00 per year

 MOE Membership Details

Weekend MOE Hikes

Saturday :Riverside Trail kouchibouguac Calvin Roberts

Meeting Point:
📍 9:00 AM Irving on Champlain or park headquarters in kouchibouguac at 10:00 AM

Bring a lunch
Trail Conditions:
Trails on both sides of the river could be soggy/slushy in parts. Wear appropriate footwear and bring grippers just in case.

Sunday : Two Bridges Loop, Riverview – Led by Brian Foster
• Pace: Moderate/Easy
• Difficulty: Easy
• Duration: 2 – 2.5 hours
• Distance: 7 – 8 km

Trail Conditions:
Trails on both sides of the river could be soggy/slushy in parts. Wear appropriate footwear and bring grippers just in case.

Meeting Point:
📍 1:00 PM – 175 Hillsborough Rd Parking Lot (on your left off Vaughan Harvey Bridge)

See you there!
Brian – 506-377-8436

for Membership Renewal related details , please visit : https://monctonoutdoorenthusiasts.ca/membership/ 

If you have any Questions on any of the hikes , please contact us us at  https://monctonoutdoorenthusiasts.ca/contact-us/

Saturday Hike: Parrsboro Two Islands / Maple Syrup – Pancakes – NS

Leader: Paul Gaudet , 506 381 0397

Explore the stunning Two Islands area near Parrsboro, NS, on a hike featuring a renowned fossil beach with views of Two Islands, Five Islands, and Cape Blomidon.

• Distance: 8–10 km
• Rating: Moderate
• Terrain: 60% beach walk, 40% rural road, one long steep hill

Post-Hike Stops:

• Davison’s Maple Syrup and Pancake House for a delicious meal
• Optional stop at Two Islands Brewery

Meeting Points & Times:

• Moncton: Irving in Dieppe (Paul St.) – 9:00 AM
• Amherst Mall: 9:45/10:00 AM
• Parrsboro: Fundy Geological Museum – 10:45/11:00 AM

This has been a fun and popular event in the past, and we’re excited to have Terri Mac as our host. As of March 17, there is no snow in Parrsboro.

Sunday Walk: Mapleton Park

Leader: Solange

Join us for a relaxing afternoon walk at Mapleton Park on Sunday, March 24th, from 1:00–3:00 PM.

Meeting Point: Main entrance across from Princess Auto

• Route Options:
• One loop: ~5 km
• Two loops: ~10 km

*Come out for one or both events and enjoy a fantastic weekend outdoors!*

MEC Moncton: 
SAVE THE DATE** On Saturday April 12th from 6PM-8PM MEC Moncton will be hosting a VIP Private Shopping Event offering mem from y a 15% club Night discount on almost everything in store during that specific time! We will host a few different outdoor groups and we have so many fun surprises in store for you all. Door prize, sample tables, special booths with special guests, fun games and exclusive offers! More details to come shortly. For now, just circle the date on your calendars and plan to be here for a night of fun!!

Wednesday Hike with Brian 🙂

📍 Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous – Rugged terrain, numerous ascents and descents, lots of exposed roots

⏳ Duration: 3 hours

📏 Distance: As far as we can go in 3 hours (typically 7–9 km)  Dynamite..The Cut…Gesner’s Dream..Start Me Up..Gully and Hamm s Trail.

🚴 Trail Conditions: Shared with bikers – If you have a safety vest or a bright orange/yellow jacket, please wear it for visibility

❄️ Winter Gear: Please have ice grippers and snowshoes available

🥪 Essentials: Bring lunch/snacks and water

⚠️ Reminder: Be sure you are prepared for the pace, distance, time, and terrain

Meeting Points:

🕘 9:30 AM – Fox Field (893 Hillsborough Rd) for ride sharing

🕘 9:45 AM – White Rock Park (Golf Club Rd, Hillsborough) for sign-in and hike

🚗 Brian will meet you @ White Rock Park

Planned Trails This Week: Dynamite, Top Road, Start Me Up

Check the schedule for additional details. Looking forward to seeing you on the trail!

— Brian (506-377-8436)

Join us for two great hikes this weekend!
Saturday: Parlee Brook Amphitheatre & Friar’s Nose
Leader: Calvin Roberts (506-875-3351)

• Meeting Time & Location: 9:00 AM at Centennial Park
• Distance: 7 km (Strenuous)
• Part 1: 2 km uphill to Parlee Brook Amphitheatre
• Part 2: 1 km uphill to Friar’s Nose
• Notes: Carpooling is recommended due to limited parking. Grippers/crampons are mandatory.

Sunday: Humphrey Brook Trail
Leader: Chris (709-632-3152)

• Meeting Time & Location: 1:00 PM at the trail entry point on Mill Road (intersection of Mill Road and Martin Street)
• Distance: 10 km (Moderate)
• Notes: Dress appropriately for the weather and trail conditions.

Saturday: Snowshoe Near Pine Glen

Leader: Phil Hardy
Meeting Point: Dobson Trailhead (Second Parking Lot) – 10:00 AM
Start Location: Levy Road
Distance & Difficulty: 8-10 km, Moderate
Contact: Phil – 902-432-0050

Sunday: Snowshoe Mapleton Trail in the Acadian Forest
Leader: Paul Gaudet Contact: – 506-381-0397
Trail: Mapleton Trail near Elgin (Moderate)Meeting Points:

• Centennial Park (by Dog Park) – 10:00 AM

• Irving Station in Petitcodiac – 10:30 AM

If you have any Questions on any of the hikes , please contact us us at  https://monctonoutdoorenthusiasts.ca/contact-us/

 Where:  Mount Carleton Provincial Park

 When:   Saturday August 16th to Sunday August 24th (incl. travel days)

 As discussed at the Annual Meeting, we will be camping at Armstrong Campground in Mount Carleton Provincial Park for the 2025 MOE Camping trip. There is not much to do at this point other than mark the dates on your calendar and if necessary schedule your vacation days.  The first action will be for you to reserve campsites or cabins when the Provincial Parks reservation system opens.  If you wish to rent a cabin rather than stay in the campground, look at the website in advance as the cabins are in two locations and range in occupancy from 2 to 12 people.   Reservations typically open in late winter / early spring and I will notify you of the date.  

The activity schedule for the week will depend on the number of participants and their interests.  On most days there will be more than one activity.  Besides the trails within the park we could go to Sugarloaf Park in Campbellton for a day or do a section of the Nepisiguit trail.

There will be one or more canoe/kayak activities included so plan to take your canoe/kayak with you.

Phil Hardy

MOE Christmas Holiday Party

Who: All Moncton Outdoor Enthusiasts! Inc. members and their partners (we’re sharing the holiday cheer, not just the trails!)

When: Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 4–7 PM

Where: Clubhouse – 80 Mount Pleasant Road, Moncton

Pro tip: Park on the street. The clubhouse lot is for Santa’s sleigh.

Why: Because what’s better than friends, food, fun, and gifts? (Answer: Nothing.)

Potluck:

• Your board is handling dessert (you’re welcome).

• Please bring an appetizer or main course, or risk a room full of desserts.

• Don’t forget your beverage of choice – eggnog, anyone?

Green Gift Exchange:

• Bring something you already have but don’t need (or secretly want to get rid of). Options include:

• A gently used item,

• A regift,

• A thrifty treasure,

• Something homemade (we’ll be impressed),

• Or a local gem.

• The only rule: No shopping sprees. This is guilt-free gifting at its best.

Once everyone has a gift, the real fun begins with three exciting draws to “trade gifts or score a free membership.”

RSVP by December 4th

Email Maureen Wallace at wallacemaureenk@gmail.com (she’s nice, we promise).

Join us to laugh, eat, and maybe even discover the perfect “new-to-you” treasure. Don’t miss out!

Hello MOE Hikers,
We’re just a week away from our 2023/2024 Annual General Meeting!
Before you hit the trails again, don’t forget to mark your calendars for Sunday, October 27th.
Details:
When: Sunday, October 27th, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Centennial Rotary Lodge @ 125 Rotary Lodge Ln, Moncton (Centennial Park)
Why Attend? We’ll have pizza, sweets, fruit, tea, & coffee – snacks make everything better! Plus, Patti’s hike is scheduled before the meeting from 10:45 AM to 1:15 PM for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors first.
This is your opportunity to get involved, voice your ideas, and help shape the future of the club. We have 4 open Board of Director positions:

• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Planning
• Membership

If you haven’t already registered, please register now to help us plan for food and dietary needs.
Registration Link: Annual General Meeting – 2023/2024 (monctonoutdoorenthusiasts.ca)

Registration : Annual General Meeting – 2023/2024 (monctonoutdoorenthusiasts.ca)

If you have trouble registering on the website, contact Kevin Dunphy at dunpke@gmail.com or call (506) 871-4457.

Tip for registration : If you are using mobile to register ,scroll all the way down  and you will be able to find Quick Links 

We’re excited to see you there!
Best regards,
MOE Board of Directors