Hiking PEI
Exploring Prince Edward Island one hiking trail at a time
Black Marsh Trail, North Cape
Trail List
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Green Gables Region
The Green Gables Shore region of the province is known for Anne of Green Gables, red sandstone cliff and beaches. Hike along some of these long beaches and through active farm fields. Follow in the footsteps of Lucie Maude Mongomery and experience the inspriration for Anne of Green Gables.
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| Features | Type | Trail |
|---|---|---|
| dunes, bay, farm fields | loop | Homestead Trail |
| dunes, boardwalk | linear | Dunelands Trail |
| history, interpretive signs | mixed | Balsam Hollow Trail |
| history, interpretive signs | mixed | Haunted Wood Trail |
| history, interpretive signs | linear | L.M. Montgomery's Cavendish National Monument Trail |
| maze, fields, forest | loop | Cavendish Beach Trail |
| views, villages | linear | Confederation Trail |
| views, beach | linear | North Rustico Harbour Trail |
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North Cape Region
Explore bogs and coastal views on the Black Marsh Nature Trail. Walk next to towering windmills and explore the historic North Cape Lighthouse.
| Features | Type | Trail |
|---|---|---|
| scenic views, villages | linear | Confederation Trail |
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Points East Region
Take a long walk looking across the fields at St. Peters Bay in the Greenwich section of Prince Edward Island National Park. Cross a very long floating boardwalk ending in the largest sand dune we have ever seen. End at the beach and if you still haven't had enough walking continue out to the point.
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| Features | Type | Trail |
|---|---|---|
| dunes, beach | Linear | Greenwich Dunes |
| fields, bay, dunes | mixed | Tlaqatik |
| pond, stream | loop | Peggy's Trail (Mooney's Pond) |
| scenic views, villages | linear | Confederation Trail |
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Red Sands Shore Region
Hike along red sand shores and enjoy the views of the Confederation Bridge from across farm fields. Take a hike on one of the many trails at Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park.
| Features | Type | Trail |
|---|---|---|
| bay, historic site | linear | Victoria Park Boardwalk |
| fort, lighthouses, wigwam | loops | Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site Trails |
| pond, interpretive signs | linear | Andrew's Mill Pond |
| river, fields, forest | loops | Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park |
| river, fields, monuments | mixed | Beach Grove |
| river, fields, forest | loops | Strathgartney Provincial Park |
| river | loop | Breadalbane Nature |
| river, marsh, fields | mixed | Tryon River |
| scenic views, villages | linear | Confederation |