Moncton Outdoor Enthusiasts

Cancelled- Peace Trail - Nature Concervancy of Canada - Pugwash Estuary
2024-07-06 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Moncton)
Hike the Pugwash Estuary Trail (3 km – easy) and Peace Trail (8 km – moderate) in the Pugwash Estuary.
Meet at Irving, 64 Champlain St., Dieppe at 9:00AM, Amherst Mall (142 Albion St.) at 9:45AM. or Peace Trail trailhead (5683 Thomson Rd, Pugwash) at 10:30AM. Contact Patti MacPherson at (709) 746-7892 or Kevin Dunphy at (506) 871-4457.

Thursday Night Social Bike Rides
2024-07-11 18:30, 2024-07-18 18:30, 2024-07-25 18:30, 2024-08-01 18:30, 2024-08-08 18:30, 2024-08-15 18:30, 2024-08-22 18:30, 2024-08-29 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

Moosehorn/Laverty Falls Loop
2024-07-13 09:00 - 17:00
Hike Moosehorn/Laverty Falls Loop. Amazing Places. 9km. Moderate. Plan to swim at Laverty Falls. Meet at the Fox Field, 893 Hillsborough Road, Riverview for departure at 9:00AM or Fundy National Park Administration Centre at 10:00AM. Contact Brian Foster at (506) 377-8436.

Crooked Creek Lookout
2024-07-14 10:00 - 15:30
Hike from Riverside school to Crooked. Moderate, 7-8km. Meet at Fox Field, 893 Hillsborough Road, Riverview at 10:00 am or Riverside school at 10:45 am. Contact Brian at 506-377-8436.

2024 MOE Summer Camping Trip - Travel/Camping Information
2024-07-20
The 2024 MOE camping trip is to be in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador with hiking scheduled from Sunday, July 21st to Saturday, July 27th.

Group camping is reserved at Berry Hill Campground that will accommodate 25 people. The cost in 2023 was $6.50 per person per night. Do not contact the Park if you plan to stay the Group Camping area, however, you must notify Phil Hardy (contact information below). If you don’t plan to stay in the group camping you may book a motel or cabin in the community of Rocky Harbour (approx. 5km from the Campground). These would have to be booked directly with the business.

The main thing that is different with this trip is the ferry from North Sydney, NS to Port aux Basques, NL. There are 2 crossings daily, one daytime and one overnight. Please study the website carefully at marineatlantic.ca. It is suggested to take the overnight trip to allow for driving in daytime. Please book early, even if you are not certain you can go. The ferry appears to be free cancellation if more than 48 hours prior to trip.

If ensure you email your name, email address, phone number, arrival and departure dates as well as where you will be staying ( group camping, rustic shelter, individual camping site or other accommodation) to Phil Hardy.

Links:
Gros Morne National Park – https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nl/grosmorne
Marine Atlantic – https://www.marineatlantic.ca/

Phil Hardy – Contact Information
e-mail – phil-hardy@hotmail.com
phone – 1-902-432-0050

Fundy Footpath from Walton Glenn Gorge to Eye of the Needle
2024-07-20 09:00 - 17:00
Please note this hike requires the purchase of a day pass to the Fundy Parkway Provincial Park (FPPP), unless you currently have a season’s pass. Alternatively, you may pickup a complimentary pass, at least 3 days prior, at any Public Library.
This is a challenging, rewarding 11km hike, rated as Strenuous, which takes you from parking lot P15, near the East Gate of FPPP, down the link trail to the world famous, Fundy Footpath, on the Fundy Coast. Descending to the Little Salmon River through beautiful views and vistas and begin crossings of the waterway making your way to the “Eye of the Needle”, considered by many to be in the bowels of NB’s Grand Canyon. Water crossing at the Eye of the Needle, possibly waist deep.
Walking/hiking poles are strongly recommended, as are hard-soled water shoes or old sneakers. The water component of this hike is no less than 2km and will be uncomfortable without proper footwear.
A lunch and photo opportunity will be after passing through the eye and before ascending out of the gorge.
Meet at Centennial Park – Dog Park, 61 Rotary Lodge Ln, Moncton, NB at 9:00AM, or Wolfe Lake Pavilion, Fundy National Park, 9577 NB-114, Chambers Settlement, NB at 10:00AM, or Fundy Trail Provincial Park – East Entrance at 10:40AM. Please contact Gale Connor-Breau via the contact us form.
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2024 Camping Trip - Gros Morne National Park
2024-07-21 - 2024-07-28 | Gros Morne National Park
The 2024 MOE camping trip is to be in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador with hiking scheduled from Sunday, July 21st to Saturday, July 27th.

Reservations have been made for group camping at Berry Hill Campground that will accommodate 25 people. The cost in 2023 was $6.50 per person per night. You do not have to contact the Park if you are staying in the Group Camping area, you just have to notify Phil. See contact information below. If you don’t want to stay in the group camping you can to book a motel or cabin in the community of Rocky Harbour (approx. 5km from the Campground). These would have to be booked directly with the business.

The main thing that is different with this trip is the ferry from North Sydney, NS to Port aux Basques, NL. There are 2 crossings daily, one daytime and one overnight. Please study the website carefully at marineatlantic.ca. It is suggested that you take the overnight trip to allow for driving in daytime. It is better to book early even if you are not certain you can go. The ferry appears to be free cancellation if more than 48 hours prior to trip.

If you plan to attend, please email Phil Hardy with your name, email address, phone number, arrival and departure dates as well as where you will be staying ( group camping, rustic shelter, individual camping site or other accommodation).
Contact Phil if you have any questions.

Links:
Gros Morne National Park – https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nl/grosmorne
Marine Atlantic – https://www.marineatlantic.ca/

Phil Hardy
phil-hardy@hotmail.com
902-432-0050

Gros Morne - Sunday July 21 - Lookout Trail/Lighthouse, East Point & Boardwalk Trails
2024-07-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Gros Morne National Park
Lookout Trail – Get to know this 5.5-km loop trail near Woody Point, Newfoundland and Labrador. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 hr 9 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. Rated as moderate.
East Point & Boardwalk – 6km. More details to follow.

Gros Morne - Monday July 22 Gros Morne Mountain Trail/Approach Trail
2024-07-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Gros Morne National Park
Gros Morne Mountain Trail/Approach Trail – Explore this 16.9-km loop trail near Norris Point, Newfoundland and Labrador. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 hours to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. Rated as Strenuous.

Gros Morne - Tuesday July 23 - Tablelands Loop/Tablelands Out and Back
2024-07-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Gros Morne National Park
Tablelands – Out and Back – Enjoy this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Woody Point, Newfoundland and Labrador. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 hours to complete.
Tablelands – Loop – Check out this 11.7-km loop trail near Woody Point, Newfoundland and Labrador. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 hours to complete.

Gros Morne - Wednesday, July 24 - Green Gardens Trail
2024-07-24 08:00 - 17:00
Green Gardens Trail – Discover this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Trout River, Newfoundland and Labrador. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 hours to complete. Rated as moderate.

Gros Morne National Park - Thursday, July 25 - 10-in-A-Day
2024-07-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Gros Morne National Park
Similar to the exciting day we experienced in Cape Breton Highlands in 2022, Phil will lead us on 10 smaller hikes in the park. Approximately 17k.

Gros Morne National Park - Friday, July 26 - Stanleyville Trail/Lomond River Trail
2024-07-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Gros Morne National Park
Stanleyville Trail from Lomond – Enjoy this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook. Rated as Moderate. Approximately 1-2 hours.
Lomond River Trail – Check out this 9.2-km out-and-back trail near Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook. Rated as moderate. Approximately 2-3 hours.

Gros Morne - Saturday, July 27 - Baker's Brook Trail
2024-07-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Gros Morne National Park
Baker’s Brook Trail – Explore this 9.2-km out-and-back trail near Lobster Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 15 min to complete.

Parrsboro area; Ward’s Falls, Cape Sharpe & Partridge Island
2024-08-03 08:00 - 17:00
Hike in Parrsboro area; Ward’s Falls, Cape Sharpe & Partridge Island, plus a visit to the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE) for lunch and short tour. Moderate 11 km. Meet at the Irving Station, 64 Champlain St, Dieppe at 9:00AM or Amherst Centre Mall (behind FYIdoctors) at 10:00AM. Contact Merlin at 902-667-8224 and Kevin 506-871-4457.
Additional meet locations:
Street Address of Ward Falls parking lot – 10735 Parrsboro Shore Rd, Diligent River, NS B0M 1H0
FORCE – 1156 W Bay Rd, Parrsboro, NS B0M 1S0
Ottawa House By-the-Sea Museum – 1155 Whitehall Rd, Parrsboro, NS B0M 1S0

Riverview - Mill Creek Nature Park
2024-08-11 09:00 - 12:30
Mill Creek – Riverview…Easy…7-8 Km …2-3 Hrs Meet at Fox Field – 893 Hillsborough Rd – Riverview – 9:00AM
Contact Brian…506 377 8436

THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY HIKE, BIKE AND WINE.
2024-08-17 08:00 - 2024-08-18 17:00
August 17th – Hike to Cape Split
Moderately challenging hike of about 13.2 km round trip.
Meet at the trailhead at 12:00pm. Hike time is 4 to 6 hours.

August 18th – Fundy Shore Bicycle Ride
Meet at the Parking Lot at Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Park, Bridgetown at 10:30 a.m.
Distance 63km Loop. All paved road. Two challenging hills. See attached route.

In addition there is the possibility of an organized wine tour. Likely on the Sunday for the non-bikers. More details to come.
It would be a good idea to book accommodation if you will be staying overnight.

Contact Julian: 506-830-6463

Fundy National Park - Moosehorn-Laverty Loop
2024-08-17 09:00 - 15:00
Hike the Moosehorn-Laverty Loop, a difficult to moderate 8km trail. The trail is rooty and rocky with steep sections. Also some wet and/or muddy sections. Are we having fun yet? 🙂
Bring a lunch, a hiking pole and hiking boots.

Meeting at Fox Field (893 Coverdale Road) at 9:00AM or at Fundy National Park Administration Centre at 10:15AM. Contact Jocelyne Quann at (506) 850-9894.

Coppermine Trail to Mile Brook in Fundy National Park
2024-08-24 09:00 - 15:00
Hike the Coppermine Trail to Mile Brook and return in Fundy National Park. Distance of 8KM. Rated as Moderate. Meet at Fox Field (Baseball field) at 893 Hillsborough Road at 9:00AM or Fundy National Park Headquarters at 10:00AM. New hikers or anyone requiring further details, please contact Paul at 506-588-3034.

Parlee Beach - Thursday night social bike ride.
2024-08-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Shediac
Thursday night social bike ride. August 29th
Starting point will be the entry Kiosk to Parlee Beach. Parking lot to the right. Free admission, start time 630pm.
20k, Warf, Giant Lobster, mix of trail and side streets. We will be parked at the beach so there is a strong possibility of a dip after the ride if interested.
Questions? calvin.roberts@claimspro.ca

Sunrise Walk on the Riverfront
2024-08-31 05:40 - 08:30
Saturday August 31st ( No rain date) Sunrise Walk on the Riverview riverfront trail. See the sunrise this Saturday morning. Meet at 5:40AM at Hawthorne Park, 191 Hawthorne Dr, Riverview, NB. We’ll walk on the riverfront trail for 15mins or so and watch the dawn and wait for the sun to appear. Bring a camp chair if you like. New hikers or anyone requiring more information, please contact Jocelyne at 506-850-9894

Foster Brook-Marven Lake Loop - Fundy National Park
2024-08-31 09:00 - 15:30 | Fundy Park Headquarters, 8642 NB114, Alma, NB, Canada
Hike Foster Brook Trail to connect with Marven Lake and old Goose River trails in Fundy National Park. Approximately 10km. Rated as moderate to strenuous. Bring water shoes for a river crossing. One long, steep hill climb. Meet at Fox Field – 893 Hillsborough Road, Riverview at 9:00AM, or at Fundy National Park Administration Centre at 10:00AM. Hike parking will be at Hueston Brook Parking Lot and hike will start and end here. New hikers or anyone requiring information, please contact Paul @ 506-381-0397.

Hike in Hillsborough on the dikes
2024-09-01 10:00 - 13:00
Hike in Hillsborough on the dikes 6-7km. Option to include an extra 2km with a walk around Braybrook Marsh trail. Rated as Easy. Meet at parking lot off of Steeves St, Hillsborough (behind Canada Post building) at 10:00AM. New hikers or anyone requiring more information, please contact Marilyn at 506-386-6579.
