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Laverty Falls Trail, Fundy National Park

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Sea Captain's Burial Grounds Trail

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Sea Captain's Burial Grounds Trail

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Quick Facts

Difficulty easy
Trail Type linear
Distance 0.5 km one way
Estimated Time 20 mins
Surface Type crushed rock
Elevation Change 20 meters
Features historic graveyards
Trail Markers signs
Scenery Rating historic
Maintenance Rating well maintained
Cell Reception variable
Dog Friendly on a leash
Fees yes

Directions

For directions to the Fundy Trail Parkway go to the Fundy Trail Parkway page.

After entering the west gate of the parkway from St. Martins, drive for 1.8 kilometres and then turn left into parking lot P2. About half way across the parking lot on the right you will see a small bridge that enters the woods marking the start of the trail.

Sea Captain's Burial Grounds Trail start

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Description

The trail travels along what looks like an old road that is lined with alders on one side and a young softwood forest on the other. The trail soon comes to a side trail on the right that leads to the historic cemetery.

Fownes Graveyard

Return to the main trail and continue on the trail and you will soon come out of the woods on the Parkway road. Cross the road and turn left on the Multi-Use Trail to get back to the parking lot.

Trail Last Hiked: October 8, 2012.

Page Last Updated: March 11, 2020.