Rothesay Trails (Bicentennial Park)
RothesayMap
Quick Facts
Difficulty | easy |
Trail Type | loop |
Distance | 1.5 km |
Estimated Time | 30 minutes |
Surface Type | wood chips, crushed rock |
Elevation Change | 16 metres |
Features | forest, pond |
Trail Markers | none but easy to follow |
Scenery Rating | special features |
Maintenance Rating | well maintained |
Cell Reception | strong |
Dog Friendly | on a leash |
Fees | none |
Directions
On highway 1 traveling from Saint John to Rothesay take exit 137. Shortly after merging onto St. Martins Road you will see a ballfield on the right. Turn into the parking lot for the ballfield. The trail starts at the back of the parking lot.
Description
The Rothesay Trails are a short loop of trails in a small patch of woods near the highway. The trail behind the ballfield travels through an older Jack Pine Plantation. The back of the loop acccesses Carpenter Pond. A small pond edged by cattails. There is also a beaver hut in the pond. The trail is relatively flat and makes a great place to take a walk.
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Trail Last Hiked: May 31, 2016.
Page Last Updated: June 5, 2016.