Coastal Trail

Fundy National Park, New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada

10.5 miles (16.8 km) · 1,427 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Coastal Trail is a 10.5-mile loop route in Fundy National Park, New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada, gaining 1,427 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 0.7 miles gaining 426 feet at an average 18.6% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.5 mi (16.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,427 ft (435 m)
Average gain	136 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 292 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.2%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	48%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Coastal Trail

How much elevation gain does Coastal Trail have?

Coastal Trail has 1,427 ft (435 m) of elevation gain over 10.5 miles (16.8 km). That averages 136 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Coastal Trail?

The difficulty score for Coastal Trail is 4.8 of 100. That is harder than 41.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Coastal Trail?

The longest climb on Coastal Trail runs 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and gains 292 ft (89 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.2%.