Moncton Outdoor Enthusiasts

Dobson trail, Riverview 1PM Patti
2025-04-06 08:00 (America/Moncton)
Dobson trail from Riverview, 6 km return. It is an easy trail that generally takes 2 hours to do and will start at the second parking lot, 633 Pine Glen Road. Meet for 1:00 p.m. start.

If any questions, call Patti at 709-746-7892.

Social Walk May 1st 6:30 Pm Irishtown Nature Park
2025-05-01 08:00 - 17:00
Hi all
May 1st, 2025
Social walk Irishtown Nature Park 7-8 K, 6:30 PM, main entry , Irishtown Nature Park, near washrooms.
Calvin
506-875-3351

Bike Night
2025-05-22 08:00 - 17:00
Bike Night, La Bikery Assumption Blvd
6:30pm Helmets mandatory

2cd Annual Shediac Walk for Chris ( Mental Health Month Awareness Walk) 1pm
2025-05-25 08:00 - 17:00
A walk to raise awareness for mental heath, in remembrance of my friend Chris, who passed away two years ago. This is not a fundraiser, only a social walk to raise awareness with the permission of Chris’ family.
Note start time is 1pm, meet at the rear parking lot of the Canada Pension Center in Shediac , Belliveau Avenue.
8KM

MOE Camping Trip Mt Carleton
2025-06-24 08:00 - 17:00
MOE Summer Camping Trip Planning Meeting

When:
Tuesday June 24, 2025 6:30pm
30 Englehart,Suite G, Dieppe Claimspro office, drive around to back of building, parking lot is at far end.
A meeting will be held to provide information about the Mt Carleton Park and to discuss the schedule of activities. The goal is to obtain input into a schedule that will allow for the different interests and abilities of all participants.

Anyone interested and is not yet on the list is welcome to attend to learn more about the trip.

Phil Hardy

Dobson Trail Brian
2025-09-14 08:00 - 17:00
DOBSON TRAIL – FIRST SECTION
A MODERATE PACED hike led by Brian…Hike to just beyond Bryden Brook Bridge on the Loop and Main trails. Rest/Catch Up stops planned.
Distance…7 kms … Couple of hours… Easy hike.
MEET : 10:00 AM – Second Dobson parking lot on Pine Glen Rd , Riverview
See you there…Brian .. 506 377 8436

Riverfront Trail Riverview Brian
2025-09-24 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday Sept 24/25
RIVERFRONT TRAIL – RIVERVIEW
A SOCIAL hike from the causeway bridge to Outhouse point and return.
Easy – 7 1/2kms…couple of hours…back by noon. Rest/Catch Up stops planned.
9:00 AM: Meet at Superstore… far back corner of parking lot.( where garden center is in spring )
Any questions, please contact me..Brian…506 377 8436

Wednesday Paddle Grand Barachois Ben Lirette Road 6PM
2025-09-24 08:00 - 17:00
Hi all
I will be doing a river paddle in Grand Barachois September 24th, departing around 6 pm.
Meeting spot is the beach under the bridge off the Ben Lirette Road off the 133, about 5 minutes from Shediac. I will be paddling up river towards Pine Needles golf course.
When you turn onto Ben Lirette Road off the 133, there’s a gravel road to your left that takes you to the water and the beach launch
Conditions are looking good
Paddleboarders are always welcome!

Moncton Bioblitz on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Irishtown Nature Park in Moncton
2025-09-26
“YWCA Moncton is organizing the Moncton Bioblitz on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Irishtown Nature Park in Moncton, New Brunswick. This event is part of the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Great Canadian BioBlitz and aims to engage participants in documenting local biodiversity through the iNaturalist platform. 10:30 am
We’re placing special emphasis on underrepresented groups such as fungi, amphibians, mosses, and freshwater invertebrates, and we are currently seeking experts like yourself to support participants in identifying species during the event.
Event highlights include:
• Guided nature walks
• ID stations staffed by specialists
• Family-friendly, hands-on activities
• Promotion of biodiversity awareness in our community
We would be honored to have your involvement, and I would be happy to discuss details or answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for considering this invitation, and we hope to hear from you soon.”
Contact Gillian 506-716-5088
gclement@ywcamoncton.com

Thursday Social Walk Irishtown Nature Park
2025-10-16 08:00 - 17:00
Meet at 6:30 , walk the Irishtown Nature Park, John Howard Trail.
Meet at main parking lot by the washrooms at 6:30 PM. 1.5 hours 8K
Cal

Thursday Social Walk Mill Creek 6:30 PM
2025-10-23 08:00 - 17:00
Mill Creek Walk , Riverview, start time 6:30 PM October 23rd

Meet at the Robertson Street entrance parking lot at 6:30pm

Contact Julian at 506-830-6463

Moncton Northwest Trail
2025-11-30 10:00 - 17:00
Meet at the Moncton Coliseum at 10am. Out & Back is about 13km. You can choose to turn around at an earlier point to shorten the distance if you wish.
Contact Julian at 506-830-6463

Grande-Digue Hike and Annual Beanfest Chez Bob and Maureen
2026-02-22 14:00 - 18:00
Meet at 1: 30 at Centennial Park lot near the dog park or around 2:00 at the Grande-Digue Nature Preserve lot at 43 Grande-Digue Road. We’ll walk for a couple of hours on the Sentier Pluriels de Grande-Digue, an easy hike, and then gather at our home at 2317 Route 530 for a feed of baked beans (some with pork, some vegan) and brown bread. Kindly RVSP via email to wallacemaureenk@gmail by Feb. 19 if you plan to join us. Those members who are unable to hike are more than welcome to come and join in the meal and social time. Ice grippers recommended, the need for which will depend on this week’s weather. Any questions, call Maureen at 506 850 9401.

THIS WEDNESDAY at RIVERFRONT
2026-04-01 10:00 - 17:00
Postponed due to pending poor weather conditions – rescheduled to following Wednesday, April 8th

RIVERFRONT TRAIL - Brian
2026-04-08 10:00 - 17:00
An EASY MODERATE PACED SOCIAL HIKE from Riverview over the V H Bridge, down Moncton riverfront trail to HALL’S CREEK Bridge, for mid – hike stop, snack & treats….. 7 – 8 kms…couple of hrs.
10:00 AM …Meet at 175 Hillsborough Rd P/L , just accross the V H bridge, on your left.
Should you have any questions , please do not hesitate to contact me…Brian…506 377 8436

Dobson Trail - Brian
2026-04-15 08:00 - 17:00
An EASY, MODERATE PACED SOCIAL HIKE….. 6 -7 kms….couple of hrs
9:30 AM…Meet at first Dobson P/L on Pine Glen Rd.
Contact Brian….506 377 8436

Riverfront Trail – St. Anselme Church to Dover Road
2026-04-19 10:00 - 13:00
Hike on the Riverfront Trail – St. Anselme Church to Dover Road. Easy+, 12 km. Meet at the parking lot across from St. Anselme Church (1009 Amirault St, Dieppe, NB E1A 1C9) at 10:00AM. Bring water and a light snack. New participants or anyone requiring additional information, please contact Elizabeth at 863-4494.

Two Bridges - Brian
2026-04-29 09:00 - 17:00
An EASY, MODERATE PACED SOCIAL HIKE around the Two Bridges….7 kms….couple of hrs
9:30 AM…Meet at 175 Hillsborough Rd P/L, just taccross the V H bridge to you left.
Contact Brian….506 377 8436

Dennis Beach - Learn to Hike
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00
Moncton Outdoor Enthusiasts is developing a learn to hike program to assist members and non-members to participate in shorter distance and less intensive hikes/walks to build confidence and enjoy the experience and safety of the group hiking. Our first event of this program is the following outing on May 9th.
Enjoy a walk on your new favourite beach. Dennis Beach has been a MOE favourite destination for years. Should be lots of water coming out of cliffs and the waterfall, but very little on our feet. Low tide is 12:32PM. This is an excellent outing for new hikers or anyone desiring hike rated as easy with a distance of 7 km. There is one slope to descend to the beach and ascend following the hike.
Meet at any of the following locations;
Centennial Park Dog Park, 61 Rotary Lodge Lane, Moncton, NB E1E 4J7, for 10:00AM departure, Fox Field – 893 Hillsborough Rd, Riverview, NB for 10:15AM departure, or at Old Bank Museum in Riverside – 5985 King St, Riverside-Albert, NB for 11:00AM departure. Please see the meeting locations on our website for images of Centennial Dog Park and Fox field. New hikers or anyone requiring additional information, please contact Kevin at 506-871-4457.
Additional information for new participants.
Bring water, lunch, and comfortable hiking footwear, and a wind shell. Any changes related to weather will be posted in this section up until 8:00PM, Friday, May 8th.

Hillsborough Dykes - Brian
2026-05-13 09:00 - 17:00
An EASY MODERATE PACED SOCIAL HIKE along the historic dykes in Hillsborough.
7 – 8 kms…..Couple of hours
9:30 AM – RIDE SHARING…Fox Field , 889 Hillsborough Rd, Riverview
10:00 AM – SIGN IN & HIKE..P/L behind post office on Steeves St, by Train Station.
Contact Brian…506 377 8436

Riverfront - Brian
2026-05-27 09:00 - 17:00
A MODERATE PACED SOCIAL HIKE. On the Riverview side, hike down the Riverfront Trail to the end, back track, out to OUTHOUSE POINT for rest, snacks and treats. 8 kms….Couple of hrs.
9:30 AM – Meet P/L 175 Hillsborough Rd, Just to your left off the V H Bridge.
Contact Brian…506 377 8436

Cocagne Trail - Cancelled due to rain
2026-06-07 13:00 - 15:00
Join Maureen on an easy, 7km walk on the Cocagne Trail. Meet at Centennial Dog Park, 61 Rotary Lodge Ln, Moncton, at 12:30PM or at Club 50 D’Age D’or, 59 Rue Villa, Cocagne, NB at 1:00PM. New hikers or anyone requesting information, please use the contact page on the website. Cancelled due to rain.

Centennial Park - Brian
2026-06-10 09:00 - 17:00
An EASY MODERATE PACED SOCIAL HIKE ….7 – 8 kms…Couple of hrs
9:30 AM – Meet at the Dog Park P/L in Centennial Park.
Any Questions, please do not hesitate to contact me…Brian…506 377 8436
Hope you can join us

Mill Creek - Brian
2026-06-17 09:30 - 17:00
An EASY MODERATE PACED SOCIAL HIKE on the Old and New trails.
7 – 8 kms ….Couple of hrs..
9:30 AM….Meet at the P/L on Robertson St, off Gunningsville Blvd.
Any Questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Hope you can join us….Brian…506 377 8436

MILL CREEK
2026-09-09 09:30 - 12:00
An EASY MODERATE PACEDSOCIAL HIKE on the old and new trails…7- 8 kms ….Couple of hrs
By 9:30 AM ….Meet – Robertson Street P/L off Gunningsville Blvd
Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me….
Brian….506 377 8436

DENIS BEACH
2026-09-16 09:00 - 15:00
Enjoy a relaxing day at Denis Beach. From start to finish…. 4 – 5 hrs. Low Tide 10:15 AM
By 9:00 AM – RIDE SHARE – Fox Field, 889 Hillsborough rd, Riverview
By 10:15 AM – SIGN IN – Junction of Route 915 and Denis Beach Rd.
QUICKEST WAY…Down Route 114 towards Fundy. Continue through Riverside – Albert …Watch out for DENIS BEACH sign on your left about 15 – 20 kms below Riverside Albert.
Should you have any questions or concerns about the day, please do not hesitate to contact me
See you there…Brian …506 377 8436

HILLSBOROUGH DYKES
2026-09-27 12:30 - 14:30
An EASY MODERATE PACED SOCIAL HIKE along the the HILLSBOROUGH DYKES constructed in the early 1700 s. We will start out on the marshland trail, follow the dykes to the historic GRAY ISLAND CEMENTERY, return , passing by the abandoned twin silos highly visible on the rivers edge. 9 kms….couple of hrs.
By 12:30 PM – RIDE SHARING – Fox Field 899 Hillsborough Rd, Riverview.
By 1:00 PM – SIGN IN – P/L on Steeves Street, Hillsborough, just in front of the TRAIN MUSEUM.
Should you have any questions regarding the hike, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Brian…506 377 8436

IRISH TOWN/TANKVILLE NATURE PARKS
2026-10-07 09:30 - 12:30

MAPLETON PARK
2026-10-21 09:30 - 12:00

RIVERFRONT to HALL'S CREEK
2026-10-28 09:30 - 12:30
