The highest mountain in New Brunswick is Mount Carleton (817 metres), located in Mount Carleton Provincial Park.
Mount Carleton. 817 metres.2,680 feet
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 817 m, 2,680 ft |
| Location | 47° 23′ 00″ N – 66° 53′ 00″ W |
| NTS Map | 021 O07 Nepisiguit Lakes |
| Calendar | May 15 – September 5 |
| Parks | Mount Carleton Provincial Park |
| Fast Facts | CAPITAL: Fredericton, New Brunswick PROVINCIAL FLOWER: Purple Violet PROVINCIAL BIRD: Black-capped Chickadee PROVINCIAL TREE: Balsam Fir |
| Web Links | www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca www.out-there.com (Listed twice, shown once) |
History
In 1899, W.F. Ganong determined New Brunswick’s highest elevation (820 metres) and named it Mount Carleton for Thomas Carleton (1736-1817), the first lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick.
Located in Mount Carleton Provincial Park. Mount Carleton is the highest mountain in the Maritime Provinces. It is located in an accessible wilderness along good paved roads but with no nearby towns or villages. This accessible isolation is a large part of its appeal.
The park is located in the northern extension of the Appalachian Mountains. Aside from the 820m Mount Carleton, the park has several other significant peaks including Mount Bailey, Bald Mount Brook, Mount Head and the well know Sagamook, all of which have trails around or over them.
Routes
Mount Carleton Trail is a moderate hike of 4.4km. A fairly easy trail that takes you to the peak of Mount Carleton, which at 820 metres it is the highest point in the Maritime Provinces. From the top you have a spectacular view of a number of other peaks in the area and views into Maine and Quebec. The trail should take about 1 1/2 hours from the east, or 2 hours from the trail on the west side (the fire road). For more details have a look at Out-There’s article “Getting High in the Maritimes”.