Trail conditions
Kouchibouguac National Park
Whether you’re out for a leisurely hike or a longer adventure, make your trip a safe one by checking the latest conditions.
You can also contact the Visitor Information Centre for the most up to date information.
Roads
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellys | Closed for the season. | 2026-01-14: Closed for the season; | ||
| Parkway | Closed for the season. | 2026-01-14: Closed for the season; | ||
| Loggiecroft | Be cautious. | 2026-01-14: Caution; | ||
| Cap St-Louis | Be cautious. | 2026-01-14: Caution; | ||
| Callanders | Closed for the season. | 2026-01-14: Closed for the season; | ||
| Ryans | Closed for the season. | 2026-01-14: Closed for the season; | ||
| South Kouchibouguac campground | Closed for the season. | 2026-01-14: Closed for the season; | Trail details | |
| Côte-à-Fabien campground | Closed for the season. | 2026-01-14: Closed for the season; | Trail details |
Cross country ski trails
Dogs are not permitted on cross country ski trails. Visitors with dogs must use snowshoeing or walking trails.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
(1) Pijeboogwek — Petit-Large | Fair. | 2026-01-14: classic ski - poor ; skate ski - fair; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
(2) Petit-Large — Middle Kouchibouguac | Fair. | 2026-01-14: classic ski - poor ; skate ski - fair; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
(3) Patterson — Middle Kouchibouguac | Fair. | 2026-01-14: classic ski - poor ; skate ski - fair; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
(4) Pijeboogwek — Patterson | Fair. | 2026-01-14: classic ski - poor ; skate ski - fair; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
(5) Middle Kouchibouguac — La Source | Fair. | 2026-01-14: classic ski - poor ; skate ski - fair; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
(12) Petit-Large — La Source | Fair. | 2026-01-14: classic ski - poor ; skate ski - fair; Early season, variable conditions; |
Snowshoe Trails
Trails are sometimes shared with fatbikers, walkers and skiers.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
7 - Pijeboogwek towards Petit-Large | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
8 - Petit-Large - Pijeboogwek | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
10 - connecting 7 to 12 | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
11 - to Petit-Large | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
12 - Petit-Large - La Source | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; | |
 Difficult |
14 - Kouchibouguac River, Middle Kouch - La Source | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; | |
 Moderate |
15 - Kouchibouguac River, footbridge - Middle Kouchibouguac | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Difficult |
16 - Kouchibouguac River, footbridge towards Patterson | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
17 - Pijeboogwek - Patterson | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Moderate |
Osprey Trail, (19): 19 - Osprey Trail (section 2) | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Moderate |
Osprey Trail, (19): 19 - Osprey Trail | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
20 - Pijeboogwek - Kouchibouguac Resort | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
21 - Footbridge across Kouchibouguac River | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
22 - Pijeboogwek - Patterson | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; |
Fat Bike Trails
Trails are shared with snowshoers and sometimes walkers and skiers.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
7 - Pijeboogwek towards Petit-Large | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; Use caution; | |
| Moderate |
8 - Petit-Large - Pijeboogwek | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; Use caution; | |
| Moderate |
10 - connecting 7 to 12 | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; Use caution; | |
| Easy |
11 - to Petit-large | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; Use caution; | |
| Easy |
12 - Petit-Large - La Source | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; Use caution; | |
| Easy |
20 - Pijeboogwek - Kouchibouguac Resort | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; Use caution; | |
| Easy |
22 - Pijeboogwek - Patterson | Fair. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; Use caution; |
Winter Walking
Walk only on trails designated for walking.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
20 - Pijeboogwek - Kouchibouguac Resort | Early season conditions. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; | |
| Moderate |
22 - Pijeboogwek - Patterson | Early season conditions. | 2026-01-14: fair; Caution; Early season, variable conditions; |
Sliding and Tobogganing
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Patterson Hill | Be cautious. | 2026-01-14: poor; Caution; Crusty snow; Not recommended; |