Mapleton Park In Moncton, New Brunswick

Nestled in the heart of Moncton, New Brunswick, Mapleton Park is a popular all-year park that is perfect for walking, running, snowshoeing and hiking. This 300-acre area features diverse trails, each leading to unique encounters with nature. With scenic river views, meandering pathways, and a variety of flora and fauna to discover, Mapleton Park is a great way to connect with the great outdoors, all within the city limits.

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Key Features Of Mapleton Park

• Accessible Trails
• Features a network of walking and cycling trails
• Designated snowshoeing trails
• Diverse recreational amenities, including playgrounds and sports fields
• Hosts community events and cultural activities throughout the year
• Great for birdwatching
• A popular place for residents and visitors seeking natural beauty while staying in the city

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Facilities And Services

• Parking
• Restrooms
• Garbages
• Mapleton Rotary Pavilion is nearby
• Outdoor ice skating in the winter

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Before You Start Hiking Mapleton Park

There are a few things you should know before strolling Mapleton Park.

The first is that it is important to follow the City of Moncton by-law H302, which includes the following:

• No camping
• No Fires
• No smoking
• No motorized vehicles
• No horses
• Do not feed wildlife
• Cyclists cannot exceed the speed limit of 15 km/h

The trails are wide and well-maintained. Many trails within the park are interconnected. Below is a photo of the map located at P2 (there are two parking lots, P1 and P2).

From here, you can either start on the Wetlands Trail or Floodplain. Both have connecting off-trails for hiking, cycling and snowshoeing and lead to P1 and the Mapleton Rotary Pavillion.

In the warmer months, we encourage hikers to carry a tick removal tool such as the Atlantick Tool Kit. We also use the Atlantick Spray to help deter ticks.

It is important to follow the Leave No Trace Principles whenever you are out enjoying nature. Whatever you take in, be sure to take out. Do not feed any wildlife or leave any trash behind. In addition, please stay on the designated trail to help preserve natural vegetation and private property.

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Our Experience Hiking Mapleton Park

We explored Mapleton Park in December, which is one of our favourite winter months for hiking. There is something about snow-filled trees paired with cool winter air that makes for a beautiful walk in the woods.

The trails were surprisingly wide and easy to walk along – even with snow on the ground. While some trails are maintained during the winter, a few are left undisturbed for snowshoers.

There were numerous colour-coordinated signs throughout to indicate all the different trails and maps at each intersection. This made it very easy to navigate.

There were barely any inclines or declines along the trail, making it great for all-level hikers. Aside from a few bridges and Hall’s Creek, most of the views along this hike are of the woods (which was incredibly beautiful and relaxing). It took us around 55 minutes to complete. We started just before dusk and returned to our car before nightfall.

This was an excellent way to stretch our legs after a couple of hours of driving from Nova Scotia. We will definitely be back when there is more snow for a snowshoeing adventure. Here are a few photos of the trail:

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Checklists And Recommended Gear

The following is our recommended gear list for Mapleton Park.

• Whistle
• Water Bottle
• Sunhat
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Phone or camera
• Comfortable walking shoes – Women’s // Men’s
• Cascade Hiking Poles 
• Snowshoes (seasonal)

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Related Hikes

Nearby Hikes

• Centennial Park