Greenwich Dunes Trail Information & Review

January 1, 2018

City: Greenwich Region: St. Peters Province/State: Prince Edward Island Country: Canada Difficulty Easy Time 1 hour Round Trip Distance 4.8 km Elevation Gain Minimal Camping No Public Transit? No Dog Friendly Yes Kid Friendly Yes The Dunes Trail passes through old farmland, thick forest and across Bowley Pond on a floating boardwalk. This popular trail brings hikers to the tip of the Atlantic Ocean, with two red Canada Parks chairs and a view...

Greenwich Dunes – Hiking Trail Information

City: Greenwich

Region: St. Peters

Province/State: Prince Edward Island

Country: Canada

Trail Details

Difficulty

Easy

Time

1 hour

Round Trip Distance

4.8 km

Elevation Gain

Minimal

Camping

Public Transit?

Dog Friendly

Yes

Kid Friendly

Yes

Greenwich Dunes Trail Map

The Dunes Trail passes through old farmland, thick forest and across Bowley Pond on a floating boardwalk. This popular trail brings hikers to the tip of the Atlantic Ocean, with two red Canada Parks chairs and a view of the continuously changing dunes to enjoy.

HOW TO GET TO THE GREENWICH DUNES TRAIL

This trail is located 62 km northeast of PEI’s capital, Charlottetown. You’ll find the trailhead at the parking lot just past the Greenwich Interpretation Centre.

FROM CHARLOTTETOWN

Take Euston St to St Peters Road. Follow that to Greenwich Road in St Peters Bay. Park in Lot 40.

View a map of driving directions to the Greenwich Dunes Trail.

Additional Info

CAMPING AT GREENWICH DUNES

There are no camping facilities at Greenwich Dunes.

DOGS AT GREENWICH DUNES

Dogs are allowed on the trails, but not on the beaches between April and October.

TOILETS AT GREENWICH DUNES

There are restroom facilities available.

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Image by ©Tourism PEI / Carrie Gregory

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