Moncton Outdoor Enthusiasts

Snowshoe near Pine Glen
2025-02-01 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Moncton)
Leader Phil Hardy
Meeting aft Dobson trailhead, second parking lot 9:30 AM.
Further details to follow.

Thursday Night City Social Walk Mapleton Park
2025-01-30 18:30
Thursday Night City Social Walk , Mapleton Park, 6:30 PM
Main entry, across from Princess auto
1 loop 5k, 2 loops 10K. Grippers and a headlamp are recommended
Leaders, Kevin Jensen & Kelly Chase
506-378-4661 ( Kevin)

Leader: Julian 506-830-6463

Hike the Amherst Bird Sanctuary with Patti
2025-01-26 09:30 - 14:00
Snowshoe/hike the Amherst Point Bird Sanctuary – 3 km, easy – we can go around twice!
Meet at Irving, 64 Champlain St. for 9:15 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. at the Sanctuary parking lot (identified on Google Maps as “Amherst Point Bird Sanctuary”, 946 Southampton Rd.
Following this hike, those of us with more energy to burn can walk around the Sackville Waterfowl Park, 34 Mallard Dr. in Sackville. Up to 4 km easy walk.

Any questions, contact Patti MacPherson at (709) 746-7892 or pattigayle.macpherson@gmail.com.

Shepody Mountain
2025-01-25 10:00
Hike up Shepody Mt. (without bushwhacking). 8km Strenuous. Meet at Foxfield (Baseball field) at 893 Hillsborough Road, Riverview, NB. Hillsborough Rd, Riverview at 10:00AM or at Parking lot across from Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 NB-114, Hopewell Cape, NB at 10:30AM. Contact Paul at 506-381-0397.

White Rock Recreation Area, Hillsborough, led by Brian
2025-01-24 08:00 - 17:00
MODERATE paced hikes led by Brian 506 377 8436
Difficulty – Moderate/Strenuous….Rugged terrain..Numerous accents and descents…lots of exposed roots
Duration – 3 hours
Distance – as far as we can go in 3 hours. Typically 7-9 kms
Trails are shared with BIKERS.. if you have a safety vest or a bright orange/yellow jacket, please wear it to increase visibility
Please have ice grippers and snowshoes available…Bring lunch/snack and water.
Be sure you are prepared for the pace,distance,time and terrain
9:30 AM – meet at Fox Field ( 893 Hillsborough Rd ) for Ride Sharing
I WILL MEET YOU AT IN HILLSBOROUGH
9:45 AM _ White Rock Park ( Golf Club Rd ) Hillsborough, for sign in and hike
Looking forward to seeing you there

Thursday Night City Social Walks
2025-01-23 18:30
Thursday Night City Social Walk, Mapleton Park, main entry across from Princess Auto. 6:30PM.
Bring a headlamp, and grippers are recommended. 1 loop 5k, two loops 10K.
Leader: Calvin 506-875-3351

UPDATE , Hike moved to Friday , Jan 24th.
2025-01-22 08:00 - 17:00
MODERATE paced hikes led by Brian 506 377 8436
Difficulty – Moderate/Strenuous….Rugged terrain..Numerous accents and descents…lots of exposed roots
Duration – 3 hours
Distance – as far as we can go in 3 hours. Typically 7-9 kms
Trails are shared with BIKERS.. if you have a safety vest or a bright orange/yellow jacket, please wear it to increase visibility
Please have ice grippers and snowshoes available…Bring lunch/snack and water.
Be sure you are prepared for the pace,distance,time and terrain
8:30 AM – meet at Fox Field ( 893 Hillsborough Rd ) for Ride Sharing
I WILL MEET YOU AT IN HILLSBOROUGH
8:45 AM _ White Rock Park ( Golf Club Rd ) Hillsborough, for sign in and hike
Looking forward to seeing you there

Cancelled- Mapleton Trail in the Acadian Forest near Elgin
2025-01-19 10:00 - 12:00
Hi All
Please note that due to today’s slippery road conditions, Today’s hike is cancelled
Snowshoe the Mapleton Trail in the Acadian Forest near Elgin. Moderate. Meet at Centennial Park by Dog Park at 10:00 am Irving Stn. in Petitcodiac at 10:30 am. Contact Paul at 506-381-0397.

White Rock adventure led by Brian.
2025-01-18 10:00 - 17:00
WHITE ROCK – HILLSBOROUGH
Moderate Paced Hike led by Brian – 506 377 8436
Difficulty – Moderate/Strenuous….Rugged Terrain..Numerous accents and descents…lots of exposed roots on trails.
Distance – 10 – 12 kms
Duration – 3 1/2 – 4 hrs
Trails are shared with BIKERS..If you have a safety vest or Bright Orange/Yellow coat…Please wear it to increase visibility.
Reminder…ICE GRIPPERS will be necessary…bring lunch/snacks and water…A treat will be available
Be sure you are prepared for the distance, time and terrain.
9:00 AM – meet Fox Field ( 893 Hillsborough Rd ) for Ride Sharing
I WILL MEET YOU IN HILLSBOROUGH
9:15 AM – White Rock Park ( Golf Club Rd ) Hillsborough, for sign in and hike
See you there

Thursday Night City Social Walks
2025-01-16 18:30
Hi everyone,
Please note the change of venue for tonight’s Social Walk:
It will now take place at Mapleton Park, starting at 6:30 PM, from the main entrance across from Princess Auto.
Recommendations:
• Bring grippers and a headlamp for safety.
• You can choose to do either one or two loops, depending on your preference.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Calvin Shediac Walk
2025-01-12 08:00 - 17:00
Shediac Walk with Calvin, 8-10K , easy.
Meet at Pension Center Parking lot, 10am, Shediac, Contact Calvin Roberts, 506-875-3351. The back parking area is across from Hotel Shediac on Belliveau Street.
For anyone new attending, I will be wearing a orange safety vest and a name tag, please come up and say Hi.

Club Chasse et Pêche in Aboujagane
2025-01-11 10:00 - 14:30
Hike the trails at the “Club Chasse et Pêche” in Aboujagane (326 Aboujagane Road). Meeting place Irving at Champlain/Paul St. in Dieppe 10:00 am. Trail is icy, grippers are recommended. If meeting at the club, from Highway 15, take exit 43 and turn right on Rte 933. You will pass the Golf course and when you reach Aboujagane Rd., turn right. The club is on the left on this road.
Moderate. Ted (506)852-0976

Thursday Night City Social Walks
2025-01-09 18:30, 2025-01-02 18:30, 2024-12-26 18:30, 2024-12-19 18:30, 2024-12-12 18:30, 2024-12-05 18:30
Thursday Night City Social Walks – Time: 6:30 p.m. Distance: 5-10 Km. Meeting place to be announced weekly.
Leader: Julian 506-830-6463

Humphrey Brook Trail
2025-01-05 10:00 - 17:00
Walk the Humphrey Brook Trail from Mill Rd. to Harrisville Blvd. and return. Easy, 9 km. Meet at the corner of Mill Rd and Martin St. at 10:00 am. Contact Elizabeth at 506-863-4494.

Mary's Point Area Saturday Jan 4th, 2025
2025-01-04 10:00 - 17:00
Hike Saturday, Jan 4th, to Mary’s Point area, not Mary’s Point (no bouldering). Bring shoes and grippers just because that is what you always do in the winter. Probably not need either one. Seven to Eight Kms. flat, open areas mostly, scenic, lunch on the beach.
Meet at ballfield in Point Park area at 10:00 if you wish or at 10:45 at the junction of rte.114 and 915 in Riverside/Albert across from the store/gas bar.
Call Paul 588-3034

Bouctouche Dunes - A Sunday Stroll
2024-12-29 12:30 - 16:30
Hike the Bouctouche Dunes from the Irving Eco-Centre half-way to the Lighthouse and return. Moderate 11km, ~3 hrs including breaks. Bring Grippers/Crampons/Cleats. Bring an afternoon snack. Meet at the Irving Station, 64 Champlain St, Dieppe at 12:30PM or Eco-Centre parking lot at 1:15PM. Note: No dogs are allowed on the dunes. For additional details, please contact Kevin Dunphy at (506) 871-4457.

Broadleaf Guest Ranch Paul
2024-12-28 08:00 - 17:00
With regard to Saturday the 28th December, the shoe venue has changed. We will be shoeing from the Broadleaf Guest Ranch up “the mountain” to their fabulous lodge. This would be classified as a moderate shoe, with lovely vistas and a comfortable place to have lunch at the half-way point on the deck of the lodge overlooking the Caledonia Mtn. range.
Meet time is at 10:00 AM at Fox Field or at the parking lot by the restaurant at Broadleaf at 10:40/45. Looks like a nice day for it.
Call Paul @ 506-381-0397

Scoudouc River Trail Boxing Day Phil
2024-12-26 10:00 - 17:00
Hike the Scoudouc River Trail in Shediac. 8-10km easy to moderate. Meet at the Irving station, 64 Champlain Street, Dieppe at 10:00AM or Shediac Canadian Tire at 10:30AM. Contact Phil at (902) 432-0050. Snowshoes required, this is a shared bike and snowshoe trail

Shediac Walk Calvin
2024-12-22 08:00 - 17:00
Walk in Shediac, easy to moderate 8-10 K, mostly flat terrain, gravel trails.
Meet at Pension Center at 10 Weldon Street at 10:30 am. Note, the rear parking lot faces Belliveau avenue and is across from the Hotel Shediac. It is only a 10-15 minute drive from Dieppe, but for those wishing to carpool, I would recommend meeting at the Irving on Champlain across from the mall around 10am.
Leader : Calvin Roberts
Contact Calvin 506-875-3351

Walker Road/Sackville Waterfowl Park
2024-12-15 09:30 - 14:30
Walker Road hikes in Sackville – approximately 9 km – easy. Meet at Irving, 64 Champlain St. at 9:30 a.m. or Walker Rd. parking lot at 10:00 a.m. May also do Sackville Waterfowl Park (approximately 3 km – easy). Call Patti MacPherson at (709) 746-7892.

Hopewell Rocks Snowshoe
2024-12-14 13:00
Snowshoe along the trail & beach to the spectacular Flower Pots at Hopewell Rocks. Easy. Meet at Foxfield (Baseball field) at 893 Hillsborough Road, Riverview, NB. at 10:00am or Hopewell Rocks at 10:30am
Contact Paul at 588-3034.

Cancelled due to rain - Mapleton Park Casual Stroll
2024-12-11 09:00
Meet at Mapleton Park for departure at 9 am, 10K. Contact Solange Trethewey 506-227-8052. Easy 1 hours. IHOP after walk for breakfast at 10 am, please contact Solange if you are attending breakfast. Mapleton Road entrance near Princess Auto.

Join the MOE Christmas Party & Green Gift Exchange!
2024-12-08 08:00 - 17:00
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!

Grand Digue Nature Park, NB Calvin
2024-12-07 08:00 - 17:00
Grand Digue, NB
Easy-Moderate approximately 10k, flat terrain, slippery boardwalk in sections so grippers are recommended.
Meet Irving in Dieppe across from Champlain Mall at 9:15 am for ride sharing. Approximate 25 minute drive to Grand Digue. Meet at School in Grand Digue, 365 Route 530, across from Church, at 10 am in Grand Digue, the entrance and parking area on your left. Meet at the Gazebo.
For anyone new, I will be wearing an orange safety vest with a name tag.
Come and say Hi
Calvin 506-875-3351

Two Rivers
2024-11-30 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday to Two Rivers on Rte. 915. Rated moderate. Beautiful coastal scenery, minimal bouldering, lunch in a secluded cove. 8-10K depending on conditions. Meet at Fox Field near Point Park at 9:00 am, or at the four corners in Riverside/Albert across from gas bar at Old Bank Museum at 9:45 am. Parking will be limited so we will confirm numbers at the museum.
Contact Calvin Roberts 506-875-3351
