Mount Carleton

Mount Carleton is a mountain peak in Northumberland County and the highest elevation in New Brunswick and Canada's Maritime provinces at 820 meters above sea level. The mountain sits within Mount Carleton Provincial Park and provides access to various hiking trails of different difficulty levels.

This mountain held deep significance for Indigenous peoples who used the land for traditional activities for many generations before European settlement. The site remains an important part of the region's story and heritage.

The provincial park around this mountain is a recognized dark sky preserve where visitors can watch stars and the Milky Way without light pollution interfering. The sky here stays dark enough that even faint stars remain visible to the naked eye.

The Summit Trail takes hikers through varied terrain to reach the peak and requires sturdy footwear plus plenty of water for the demanding climb. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and variable ground conditions, especially on steeper sections of the route.

During winter months the mountain becomes a cold-weather recreation hub with maintained trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. This seasonal transformation makes it a year-round destination with different experiences depending on when visitors arrive.

Location: Northumberland County

Location: Mount Carleton Provincial Park

Location: New Brunswick

Elevation above the sea: 820 m

GPS coordinates: 47.37800,-66.87591

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52