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Sentier NB Trail: This region is defined by the St. Croix Waterway. This is a nationally historic valley with both a Canadian Heritage River (St. Croix River) and a National Heritage Site (St. Andrews Block House). The river is also the southern border between New Brunswick and Maine. The Sentier NB Trail has only just begun to be developed in the area. Community trails currently exist in McAdam, St. Stephen, St. Andrews, and St. George but the connections have not yet been developed. McAdam's trail connects the village with the major access point on the St. Croix River and lake system that feeds it. Starting from the edge of town and running 12 kilometres out to route 630 the trails is a quiet walk in the woods paralleling the still active rail line. From there it is only a short walk or ride (about 2 km) to the St. Croix River and Spednic Lake along the highway. Signs on highway #4 coming into town indicate where the trailhead is in town. The trail is a safe and quiet way to get from the town to the headwaters of the St. Croix River. A swim or paddle would definitely be in order. The Waterfront Trail in St. Stephen runs a little over 3 kilometres from Milltown past the tourist bureau and is a great place to watch the effect of a 27 foot tide on a set of rapids at the mouth of the St. Croix River. St. Andrews' trail starts at Katie's Cove, a saltwater swimming hole run by the Algonquin Hotel, and connects to the Bar Road, a little under 2 kilometres away, which leads to Minister's Island. The trail in St. George runs from the centre of town under highway #1 and out past Lake Utopia. This is a pretty trail through rural New Brunswick where a little exploring can uncover many stories including a few about the monster of Lake Utopia. If you are lucky you might catch a glimpse. Trail conditions: You can expect that the trails within municipal boundaries to be in excellent condition and easy to ride or walk. Expect the trail to get a little rougher once outside of the village limits but they should still be an easy ride. Longest continuous section: 14 km (McAdam), 12km (St. George) Trail connections: St. Croix River Water Trail. McAdam also has a short walking trail around a local head pond. Features: This region is truly defined by the St. Croix River including its headwaters and its estuary. As a result you can find outfitters throughout the region that will take you canoeing, kayaking, or fishing. On Passamaquoddy Bay you can also find whale watching tours and nature treks. There are also many museums in the area including the Atlantic Salmon Centre, Ganong's Chocolate Factory and others describing local culture and history. Other trails in the region:
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