Hiking
Prince Edward Island National Park
There are many scenic trails located within Prince Edward Island National Park, each with its own unique features. Meander along field edges and hedgerows, across floating boardwalks or through mixed woodlands. Discover spectacular vistas and a variety of species of birds and other wildlife.
Download a PEI National Park Trail Guide (6.05 MB).
For trail locations and maps: Maps, guides and brochures.
Cavendish-North Rustico trails
Information on trails
Gulf Shore Way West
Length: 8.5 km one way
Difficulty: Easy
Trailheads located at North Rustico and at Cawnpore Lane (Oceanview Lookoff)
Features: Wheelchair Access
Trailheads at Oceanview and North Rustico entry gate. Paved, multi-use trail
skirting the top of red sandstone cliffs with magnificent views of the Gulf of
St. Lawrence. This trail is a perfect conduit from Cavendish Campground to
North Rustico, or anywhere in between. Suitable for all bikes and for walking,
jogging, cycling or rollerblading.
Length: 2.3 km one way
Difficulty: Easy
Starts at Oceanview Lookoff or Cavendish Campground.
Features: Interpretive Panels
Stunning views of sand dunes and
freshwater ponds. Links to Homestead and Gulf Shore Way West. Suitable
for most bikes. Please walk your bike across the floating boardwalk.
Length: 6.7 or 8.8 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Starts just at the entrance of Cavendish Campground
Features: Interpretive Panels
Passes through forest and farmland
along the shores of New London Bay.
Best for hybrid or mountain bikes.
Length: 0.8 km one way
Difficulty: Easy
Starts at Cavendish Grove.
Features: Interpretive Panels
Starts at Cavendish Grove and connects to Cavendish Dunelands and
Cavendish Beach trails. Suitable for most bikes.
Length: 1.1 km one way
Difficulty: Easy
Starts at Cavendish Grove or Cavendish Beach.
Features: Interpretive Panels
Passes through a sugar maple stand before reaching the Cavendish Beach
Facility and connecting to Cavendish Dunelands. Suitable for most bikes.
Length: 0.9 km
Difficulty: Easy
Located at Green Gables Heritage Place.
Features: Interpretive Panels
This wooded area served as the inspiration for the Haunted Wood that appeared
in Anne of Green Gables. Passes near the Cavendish Cemetery, resting place of
L.M. Montgomery, and connects to the Site of L.M. Montgomery’s Cavendish
Home (separate entry fee or combo pass required).
Length: 0.8 km
Difficulty: Easy
Located at Green Gables Heritage Place.
Features: Interpretive Panels
This peaceful walk includes the famous Lovers’ Lane, a treasured place
mentioned frequently in author L.M. Montgomery’s writings. Main trail
passes through woodlands and follows a brook.
Brackley-Dalvay trails
Information on trails
Length: 2.9 km
Difficulty: Easy
Starts 2 km east of Stanhope, to the south of the Gulf Shore Parkway.
Features: Interpretive Panels, Archaeological Site
This path takes you along old fields and mixed woodlands and close to the
site of a former archaeological dig. Hybrid or mountain bikes recommended.
Bubbling Springs
Difficulty: Easy
Starts 2 km east of Stanhope, to the south of the Gulf Shore Parkway.
Features: Interpretive Panels, Lookout
A favourite among birdwatchers, this path has lookouts that offer great
views of waterfowl at Long Pond. Hybrid or mountain bikes recommended.
Difficulty: Easy
Trailheads located at Brackley Beach Complex and Dalvay Crescent.
Features: Wheelchair Access
Stretching from Brackley to Dalvay, this paved, multi-use trail runs along
the coast from Dalvay Gate all the way to Brackley Beach. Take in the
beautiful views of sand dunes, salt marshes and forests from a whole
new point-of-view. Suitable for all bikes and walking, jogging, cycling or
rollerblading.
Difficulty: Moderate
Starts at Robinsons Island Trailhead.
Features: Lookout/Birdwatching, Pump Track, Mountain Bike Features
12 optional technical features suitable for beginner to intermediate
mountain bikers. Picnic area, observation stations, and beach access.
Hybrid or mountain bikes recommended.
Greenwich trails
Information on trails
Tlaqatik
Length: 4.8 km
Difficulty: Easy
Features: Interpretive Panels, Lookout
Experience the history of the area
and the story of human interaction with the land over time, as you journey
along the edges of St. Peters Bay. If you choose to cycle, then hybrid or
mountain bikes are recommended. Note: Please dismount at boardwalk.
Length: 1.1 km
Difficulty: Easy
Features: Wheelchair Access, Interpretive Panels, Lookout
This short trail takes you along the shores of beautiful St. Peters Bay.
Greenwich Dunes
Length: 4.8 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Features: Interpretive Panels, Lookout/Birdwatching
Travel across homestead fields, through a forest stand, and over Bowley Pond
on a floating boardwalk as you journey toward your first sight of the majestic
Greenwich dunes. Only part of this trail can be explored by bike. You can travel
as far as the junction with the Tlaqatik Trail and then continue on foot. If you
choose to cycle, then hybrid or mountain bikes are recommended.
Off-season access
Trails and other facilities at PEI National Park are not maintained between Thanksgiving and Victoria Day each year. However, visitors are still welcome to use the trails. Please note: There will be limited emergency service provided by Parks Canada during this time.
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