Moncton Outdoor Enthusiasts

MOE - Summer Hike Planning Meeting
2024-06-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Moncton)
Hike Planning Meeting. Any one interested in leading a MOE event, learning to lead, have an interested in organizing events, or want to become more involved in our club, please join us as we fill in our calendar for July, August, and September.
Location: 55 Lemonwood Court, Moncton, NB Start time – 7:00PM.
Google Plus Code 44CV+X5G Moncton, New Brunswick

Tidnish Dock Walking Trail
2024-06-09 10:00 - 17:00
Walk on the remains of 1880’s mega project to connect Amherst to the Northumberland Strait with a railway to transport small cargo ships. Distance of 8km. Easy. Meet at Irving Station, 64 Champlain Street, Dieppe, at 10:00AM, or at Port Elgin Shell, 42 Shemogue Rd, Port Elgin, at 10:45AM. Bring water and a light lunch. Contact Brian at 506-377-8436.
Google Maps Plus Codes
Dieppe Irving Station – 36VV+GM Dieppe, New Brunswick
Port Elgin Shell – 3W34+4P Port Elgin, New Brunswick
Trailhead – XXG3+6X5 Tidnish Bridge, Nova Scotia

Third Vault Falls/Kinnie Brook
2024-06-08 09:00 - 17:00
Hike Third Vault Falls in Fundy National Park. 7.4km return. Hike will be at a moderate pace with rest stops. Trail is rated as Moderate with steep descent to falls. Enjoy lunch at the base of the falls. Following return to vehicles, drive ~3.7km to Kinnie Brook Trailhead parking (). Kinnie Brook trail is a well-maintained trail leading through the calm and pleasant woods as it approaches Kinnie Brook. Wooden stairways lead down to the waterway and a nice viewpoint. Moderate pace on trail rated as Easy. Meet at the Fox Field (Baseball field) at 893 Hillsborough Road, Riverview at 9:00AM or a Fundy Park Headquarters at 10:00AM. New hikers or anyone requiring information, please contact Brian at 506-377-8436.
Google Map Plus Codes –
Fox Field – 3784+7V Riverview, New Brunswick
Fundy Park Headquarters – H2WX+793 Alma Parish, New Brunswick
Third Vault Trailhead Parking – JXFF+VFQ Alma Parish, New Brunswick
Kinnie Brook Trailhead Parking – J242+FH Alma, New Brunswick

Thursday Night Social Bike Rides
2024-06-06 18:30, 2024-05-30 18:30, 2024-05-23 18:30, 2024-05-16 18:30
Social Bike Ride ~15-20km km Meet at 6:30pm, La Bikery 120 Assumption Blvd. Rides will be cancelled if it is raining. Contact: Julian 506-830-66463

Fundy Trail Parkway: Big Salmon River to Seely Beach
2024-06-01 09:00 - 17:00
Hike from Fundy Trail Parkway Interpretive Center to Seely Beach. Distance of 8.5km. Rated as Strenuous. Experienced, fit hikers please. Shuttling of vehicles is a requirement. Entrance fee to Fundy Trail Provincial Park is a requirement. Adults – $14.00. Seniors (65+) – $12.00. Meet at Centennial Park by Dog Park at 9:00AM, Fundy National Park Interpretive Center at 10:00AM, or at Fundy Trail Provincial Park East Gate at 10:40AM. Contact Paul at 506-381-0397.

Google Plus Codes
Centennial Dog Park – 35MJ+H7 Moncton, New Brunswick
Fundy National Park – Visitor Center – H2WX+6M Alma, New Brunswick
Fundy Trail Parkway – East Gate – GM2J+F2J Little Salmon River West, New Brunswick
Fundy Trail Interpretive Center – CHCW+H7 Salmon River, New Brunswick

Split Rock and Troy Trail/ Coastal trails in Saint John
2024-05-25 08:30 - 18:30
Join Gale for a scenic 11km coastal hike on the connecting trails of Split Rock and Troy’s Trail near Lorneville, NB. Challenge yourself with this moderate to strenuous trek, complete with steep ascents and descents and unapparelled views, in a designated Nature Preserve. Spoiler alert, there is a 4k road section at the end, which satisfies any elevation quota we may not have met on the trail….oh, and that ONE last hill.
Meet in Centennial Park’s Dog Park parking lot 61 Rotary Lodge Lane, Moncton, at 8:30AM or at the Split Rock Trailhead, 4179-4279 Black Beach Rd, Saint John, NB at 10:15AM. New hikers or anyone requiring information, please contact Gale at 506-874-3177.

Earltown, Portage, and Rogart Mountain Trails - May 20
2024-05-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Earltown
Hike the Earltown Lake, Portage, and Rogart Mountain Trails in the Earltown area of Nova Scotia. Moderate 12kmMeet at the Irving Station, 64 Champlain Blvd, Dieppe, at 9:00AM, or at Amherst Center Mall (behind FYIdoctors building) at 9:45AM. New hikers or anyone requiring information, please contact Merlin at 902-667-8224

White Rock Recreational Area - Perimeter Trails
2024-05-11 09:00 - 15:00 | White Rock Recreational Area, 297 Taylor Lane, Hillsborough, New Brunswick, Canada
Hike the perimeter trails, gradually ascending more than 300 meters, in historic White rock Recreational Park, Hillsborough. Distance of 9-10km. About 3 hrs. Rated as Moderate/Strenuous. A few challenging hills, however, frequent “catch your breath stops ” are planned.
Meet at Fox Field, 893 Hillsborough Rd in Riverview at 9:30AM or 10:00AM at White Rock Recreational Area parking lot, Golf Club Road, in Hillsborough.
Contact Brian 506 377 8436

Social Walk for Mental Health - Shediac to Parlee Beach, Pointe-du-Chene Wharf and return
2024-05-05 10:00 - 14:30 | Shediac
May 6 – 12 2024 is Mental Health Week across Canada
Join Calvin on this walk from Shediac to Parlee Beach, the Pointe-du-Chene wharf and back. You will be able to sink your toes in the sand, enjoy the sounds of the surf, have lunch on a deck overlooking the beach, see the activity on a functioning wharf and marina and then scoot back on the trail to your vehicles. 10km. Rated easy to moderate (due to length), 98% flat.
Prior to the walk, Calvin will share his personal story of losing a close friend who passed away after struggling with mental illness. This is not a fundraiser, simply a walk to raise awareness of mental health issues affecting our lives. Encourage your friends to join you on this outing.
Meet at Irving, 64 Champlain Blvd, in Dieppe at 10:00AM or the parking lot for Canada Public Works, 10 Weldon St, Shediac, NB at 10:30AM. Contact Calvin at 506-875-3351.

Cape Chignecto Provincal Park - McGahey Canyon Loop
2024-05-04 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday May 4th – Join us at the Cape Chignecto Provincial Park to do the McGahey Canyon Loop. Like all the trails in this beautiful park this is a nice one. About 8kms of a combination of wooded, babbling brook bliss with a scenic beach walk to end the hike. The prospect of dining at one of the great restaurants in N.S. called the Wild Caraway might be on the agenda. It is an old homestead house across from the wharf, they use many of their own herbs and spices and try to locally source all of their food. Great hike, not to be missed. Rated as moderate with one long upward climb. Meet at Irving, 64 Champlain Blvd, in Dieppe, at 9:00AM or Amherst Mall (behind FYiDoctors) at 9:45AM
Call Paul 506-381-0397 or Kevin 506-871-4457.

Earth Day Cleanup - Riverview
2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:00
Note change in start time due to impending rain.
Please join Brian Foster as Moncton Outdoor Enthusiasts participate in Earth Day clean up of Fox Field Parking Lot and the access trail to Mill Creek Nature Park. Meet at Fox Field, 893 Hillsborough Rd, Riverview, NB at 9:00AM. Bring lunch and water. Garbage bags provided. Gloves provided. Bring your own gloves if you have them. In case of rain, meet at same location at 11:00AM on Sunday.
6-8 persons required for this cleanup. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Brian at (506) 377-8436

Earth Day Cleanup - Moncton Zoo
2024-04-20 09:00 - 15:00
Please join Kevin as Moncton Outdoor Enthusiasts participate in Earth Day clean up of Moncton Zoo. Meet at the zoo main parking lot at 9:00AM on Saturday April 20. Bring lunch and water. Garbage bags provided. Gloves provided. Bring your own gloves if you have them. For further details, contact Kevin at (506) 871-4457.

Earth Day - Clean Up - Centennial Park
2024-04-20 09:00 - 15:00
Please join Ginette and Gale as Moncton Outdoor Enthusiasts participate in Earth Day clean up of Centennial Park. Meet in the dog park parking lot at 9:00AM on Saturday April 20. Bring lunch and water. Garbage bags provided. Gloves provided. Bring your own gloves if you have them. For further details, contact Kevin at (506) 871-4457.

Hike a portion of the Dobson trail starting at Smith road and then on through to Baltimore area
2024-04-19 10:00 - 14:30
Hike part of the Dobson trail starting at Smith road. Meeting place at 10:00 am at 2nd entrance of the Dobson Trail Head (633 Pine Glen Rd., Riverview, NB). Bring lunch/snack and water.
If planning to attend, please confirm (Ted 506-852-0976)
About 11km – Moderate

Thursday Night City Social Walks
2024-04-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-04-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-04-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:30
Thursday Night City Social Walks will restart again on Halloween night – Time: 6:30 p.m. Distance: 5-10 Km. Meeting place, Dairy Queen, 264 Coverdale Rd, Riverview.

Mary's Point
2024-04-13 09:30 - 17:00
Hike around the Mary’s Point Islands. Moderate 10 km. Meet at the Petro Can 506 Hillsborough Rd, Riverview departure time 9:30 or meet at 10:15 at the junction of 114 and 915 in Riverside/Albert in the Old Bank Museum at the corner. Contact Paul at 588-3034.

Cape Jourimain
2024-04-07 08:00 - 17:00
Cape Jourimain 8-10 kms. Easy to moderate. Forest and beach. Meet at 10am the Irving station, 64 Champlain Street, Dieppe. Paul 588-3034.

No Hike Planned...Yet
2024-04-06 08:00 - 17:00
No hike is planned for April 6th. If you wish to lead a hike on this day, please contact Kevin Dunphy at (506) 871-4457.

Dennis/Waterside Beach in the morning
2024-03-31 10:30 - 17:00
The location of the hike on Sunday has changed because of muddy wet ground on part of the Hopewell Rock Trails.
New hike location is Dennis/Waterside Beaches. Should be lots of water coming out of cliffs and the waterfall, but very little on our feet. Low tide is 11:11AM.
Meet at Fox Field – 893 Hillsborough Rd, Riverview, NB at 9:00AM or at Old Bank Museum in Riverside – 5985 King St, Riverside-Albert, NB at 9:45AM. Contact Paul at 506-381-0397

CANCELLED - Ted Hike
2024-03-30 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday hike is cancelled due to weather.

Dickson Falls-Upper Salmon River
2024-03-23 00:00 - 23:59
Hike from the FNP visitor center down Point Wolfe road to Dickson falls and return. Point Wolfe road is closed for the season so there should be no traffic. Moderate, 7km with a big hill. Have lunch at the the Falls. Upon return to visitor center, hike 2km to Salmon Rearing Station and return. Moderate hike with one steep hill. Meet at Fox Field (Baseball field) at 893 Hillsborough Road, Riverview at 10:00AM or the Fundy Park Visitor center at 11:00AM. Bring your grippers/crampons/cleats, in case they are required. Contact Brian at 506-377-8436.

Riverside Albert to Lookoff at Crooked Creek
2024-03-17 10:00 - 17:00
Riverside/Albert to the look off at Crooked Creek. We will be going down to the river from a trail off of the main road (not the super steep descent to the falls). The hike is 7 km and rated as moderate and scenic. We are not sure of conditions so bring grippers and snowshoes just in case. Meet at the Riverview – Fox Field Parking Lot – 893 Hillsborough Rd, Riverview at 10:00AM or Riverside-Albert School at 10:45AM. Call Marilyn @ 386-6579.

Two Islands in Parrsboro N.S.
2024-03-16 09:00 - 17:00
Hike at Two Islands in Parrsboro N.S. on Saturday the 16th March. We will be hosted by the legendary Terri McCulloch who will lead us on a beach hike next to the powerful tidal waters of the Minas Basin. This hike rated as moderate for most and will include some road walking on a lonely road with sensational views to be had. After the hike we will be going to Davison’s Maple Sugar Emporium for a fabulous meal. They serve pancakes with syrup and much more. Reservations have been made for 3:30PM. We have done this before to great reviews. Meet at Irving – 64 Champlain Blvd, at 9:00AM, Amherst Mall at 9:45AM, or at the Fundy Geological Museum parking lot, in Parrsboro, at approximately 10:45-11:00AM. Not to be missed. For more details, contact Paul at 506-381-0397
