A great advantage to living in Oromocto is the access to the outdoors!
Why not start your day by enjoying the spectacular beauty that nature has to offer in Oromocto? Oromocto boasts an amazing selection of trails that will take you through forests, wetlands, riverfronts, neighbourhoods and shopping districts - what a perfect way to start your day!
Explore areas you’ve never been before and experience all the outdoor adventure the Town has to offer! Kids love to explore our trails! It is not uncommon to see many families with children exploring the different plant species and animal habitats, which helps them learn about our natural world.
Most paths in Oromocto are shared network with cyclists. The bicycle network includes multiple kilometres of on-road bike lanes, off-road trails, as well as sidewalks that have been marked to increase awareness of cyclists. An Active Transportation Committee has many more kilometres envisioned for on and off-road trails and cycling routes.
Trails
Deer Park Nature Trails
The Deer Park Nature and Trans Canada Trail System in Oromocto is available for walking, jogging, hiking, non-motorized biking/ wheeling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
The entire system is a relatively flat route. The system comprises four main trails, five shorter connector trails, and two trailhead system access points. The system access points include the Deer Park and Sir Douglas Hazen Park trailheads. Deer Park Trailhead. From Waasis Road, follow Scoullar Street to the Parkview and Deer Park signage. Located at the Deer Park Trailhead is a multi-use recreational area including a playground for children, a parking area, and a complete map of the trail system. The directions associated with the trail descriptions below are based on entering the trail system from the Deer Park trailhead. Click here to download a PDF brochure.
Sir Douglas Hazen Park Trailhead: Access from Waasis Road via MacDonald Avenue and Onondaga Street.
River Trail (3.2 km): Starts at Deer Park Trailhead, runs Eastward to the Trans Canada Trail, wrapping around the waterfowl marsh and Oromocto River (Maliseet for 'deep waters'). Intersects with the Meadow Trail at the causeway. The trail continues under mature trees with views of the river and marsh. Eventually intersects with the Trans Canada Trail; turn left to return to the trailhead.
Duck Trail (1.85 km): Named for its unique shape. Features diverse flora/fauna and views of the Waterfowl Marsh. Stay left at the connector for marsh views. Intersects with the Meadow Trail; options are to continue Duck Trail, cross the causeway left to River Trail, or follow Meadow Trail back to the trailhead. Continued path provides excellent marsh views and meets the River Trail.
Meadow Trail (0.75 km): Access from River Trail (Eastward) intersection. Turn left to reach the Duck Trail intersection. Continue over the causeway to the River Trail, where a left or right turn leads back to the trailhead.
Trans Canada Trail (TCT) (1.35 km): From the trailhead, the TCT runs in two directions.
Northerly Route (1.35 km): Intersects with the River Trail near the old Canadian National Railway Bridge, reconfigured for pedestrians linking to Lincoln and Fredericton Trails.
Southerly Route (3.1 km): Leads into central Oromocto, passing the Hazen Park Centre, historic Fort Hughes, and entering Sir Douglas Hazen Park (with views of Oromocto Marina and the river junction near Oromocto Mall). Continues past high/low water wharf sites (used in 1700s/1800s shipbuilding) and eventually to Oromocto First Nation before returning to Deer Park Trailhead.
River Trails
The St John River Valley and the Oromocto River Watershed have a vast network of interconnected trails waiting to be discovered.
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