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Trails

Below are lists of trails that have been highlighted in the schedule of events.

Driving directions for Conche – Heading north on Route 430
Turn right at route 432, drive for approximately 53 kilometres. Turn right at route 433 and drive for approximately 15 kilometres. Turn left at route 434 and drive for approximately 20 kilometres to arrive in Conche.

Turn right at Route 432, drive for approximately 63 kilometres. Turn right to stay on Route 432 and drive for approximately 12 kilometres. Turn right and drive for approximately 19 kilometres to reach the community of Croque.

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Epine Cadoret, Crouque – Easy – Moderate 2.4 km return.
This trailhead is located on the right side of road approximately 1 km past Croque on the road to St. Julien’s. Also known as the French Site Trail, it descends through boreal forest to a still, shallow bay. At several locations along the trail, you can see where 19th century fishermen carved their names and the names of their vessels in the rocks. Look for these carvings in a seating area between two brooks that tumble down over small waterfalls, and along the cliffs and shoreline where the trail opens into a grassy meadow.

St. Juliens Trail, Grandois – Easy 3 km
As you enter the community of Grandois, take the first turn to your right. From the playground, the trail leads to an old French fishing site at St. Julien’s. Discrete traces of the once-bustling fishery remain along the trail — old foundations, a cemetery, and the remains of a French bread oven. The natural scenic beauty of this area is a highlight. Barbecue pits, picnic tables and tent platforms are located along the trail.

Underground Salmon Pool, near Roddickton
A beautiful walk through boreal forest brings you to an amazing site: a salmon river emerging from an underground cave. The Salmon Pool runs underground through a tunnel formed by erosion through the rock. Fish disappear into the opening and reappear about 800 metres away where they rest before continuing upstream to spawn. This unusual site offers visitors an opportunity to view Atlantic salmon in their natural environment. The access road to this trail is located 14 km north of Roddickton and 5 km from the intersection of Routes 432 and 433; go 2.7 km in this access road to the trailhead.

Driving directions for Underground Salmon Pool – Heading north on Route 430. Turn right at Route 432, drive for approximately 53 kilometres. Turn right at Route 433, drive for approximately 18 kilometres for the entrance to the Underground Salmon Pool.