Sentier NB Trail

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Sentier NB Trail
Length850 kilometres (530 mi) [1]
Location New Brunswick, Canada
Established1994
UseHiking, biking, equestrianism, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing
DifficultyVariable
SeasonAll seasons
Surface Variable
The Rail Trail Bridge in Upsalquitch. It is a part of the International Appalachian Trail, which in New Brunswick, is part of the NB Trail System. During the winter, the bridge is used by snowmobilers. International Appalachian Trail - Rail Trail Train Bridge in Upsalquitch, New Brunswick.jpg
The Rail Trail Bridge in Upsalquitch. It is a part of the International Appalachian Trail, which in New Brunswick, is part of the NB Trail System. During the winter, the bridge is used by snowmobilers.

The Sentier NB Trail is a network of hiking trails in New Brunswick, Canada built on abandoned railways. [2] The trails are mostly closed to motorized vehicles. The network is operated by the New Brunswick Trails Council, a non-profit organization. [3] Some portions of the trail are also part of the Trans Canada Trail.

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References

  1. "Sentier NB Trail Fact Sheet" (PDF). NB Trails Council Inc. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 30, 2015.
  2. "Frequently Asked Questions". New Brunswick Trails Council Inc. Archived from the original on April 3, 2016.
  3. "About the New Brunswick Trails Council". Archived from the original on March 27, 2016.