Nashwaak Trail – Fredericton Railway Bridge loop from Fredericton

01:39

6.39km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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306 m

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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478 m

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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1.04 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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2.45 km

Loyalist Burial Ground at St. Anne's Point

Highlight • Historical Site

This cemetery signifies the early Loyalist experience, representing their story of struggle and strife. The Loyalists arrived near this point in the autumn of 1783 and the winter of 1783-1784 was particularly harsh, and a number of settlers perished that first year.

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