Nashwaak Trail – Fredericton Railway Bridge loop from Fredericton

Nashwaak Trail – Fredericton Railway Bridge loop from Fredericton

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Nashwaak Trail – Fredericton Railway Bridge loop from Fredericton

04:32

86.9km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 334 m for 768 m

After 76.2 km for 138 m

After 76.4 km for 390 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

527 m

Odell Park

Highlight • Forest

In the heart of Fredericton is Odell Park. It spans 333 acres of forested preserve, old-growth hemlock, and features walking trails, facilities, and gardens. The park offers about 16 km of trails that welcome hiking, running, and cross-country skiing in winter. There are many options for which trail to take, including the main loop and many trails in and out of it.

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59.8 km

Saint John River

Highlight • River

The Saint John River—often called the Wolastoq, meaning “beautiful and bountiful river” in the Wolastoqey language—is the defining natural feature of Fredericton. It cuts right through the heart of the city, creating a wide, calm ribbon of water bordered by trails, parks, and historic neighborhoods.
In Fredericton, the river is more than scenery; it’s a recreational hub. The Northside and Southside riverfront trails run parallel to it, making it one of the most accessible and scenic urban waterways.

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64.0 km

Nashwaaksis Stream

Lake

67.3 km

North Riverfront Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The North Riverfront Trail is an 8-kilometer, multi-use trail that takes users along the Saint John River from the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge to Carleton Park.

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75.5 km

Rural Road Near White House

Highlight • Trail

83.0 km

Carleton Park

Highlight • Trail

A riverfront green space along the Saint John River, offering open views across the water toward downtown Fredericton. The park features a wide, level pathway suitable for walking, running, and cycling, with plenty of lawn area and benches along the shoreline.

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83.3 km

Nashwaak Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A long, mostly level multi-use route that traces the quiet corridor of the Nashwaak River on Fredericton’s north side. The compacted-gravel surface makes it easy to walk, run, or cycle, and the trail moves between shaded woodland, open stretches, and short riverside clearings. Views of the Nashwaak appear steadily along the way, especially near bridge crossings and wider bends in the river. The trail takes its name from the Nashwaak River itself, derived from the Wolastoqey (Maliseet) word Nekawäk—often interpreted as “slow current” or “still water,” a fitting description of the calm, steady flow that defines this part of the valley.

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83.5 km

Fredericton Railway Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Fredericton Railway Bridge was once a railway bridge, but today is only used to carry pedestrians and cyclists across the Saint John River. In 2008, the bridge was renamed the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge, after a founder of the Fredericton Trail System, and transports about 600,000 bikers and hikers each year.

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84.0 km

Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

This pavilion has lots of information about the Trans Canada Trail, along with maps and memorials on all 4 walls of the pavilion inside and out. There isn't a roof on the pavilion, so it's not a great escape from the rain or strong sunshine, but a great opportunity to learn.

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86.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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