Mount Carleton’s serviced roads provide access to many groomed trails within the park during the winter months. If you're a snowmobiler, ride up to our park on our safe, groomed trails and discover a unique and incomparable way to experience the park.A challenging mix of Acadian woods and mountain peaks, Mount Carleton has more than 17,000 ha (42,000 acres) of pristine wilderness waiting for today’s explorer. Our habitat is home to more wild animal species than any other part of the province. At least 100 different types of birds and 30 species of mammals live here. A botanist’s eye will also discover a number of rare plants, including Alpine blueberry and Bigelow’s sedge on the slopes of Mount Carleton itself.

Hiking is a must-do at this provincial park. From a wheelchair-accessible trail at Williams Falls, to challenging mountain hikes, our 11 trails are waiting to be explored. On a clear day, from the top of the Maritimes’ highest mountain, you can see 10 million trees.
- Mount Carleton, 820 m (2,690 ft) the highest peak in the Maritimes
- Mount Head, 792 m (2,589ft) off the beaten track, but worth it!
- Mount Sagamook, 777 m (2,549 ft) our most challenging hike
- Mount Bailey, 564m (1,850 ft) an easier climb and great view.

Designated Dark Sky Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Mount Carleton Provincial Park is committed to protect and preserve the night sky by reducing light pollution and energy consumption to maintain dark skies and promote star and planet gazing on clear nights.