South Branch Oromocto
If looking for rugged rock and water, South Branch Oromocto Falls is the place to go. Found between Fredericton Junction and Welsford , the falls are part of a maintained trail system to falls in the area, owned by the Kilpatrick Family. The rocky surroundings were part of obstacles faced by loggers in the 1900s. (A plaque at the top of the lookoff dedicates the area to one log rider that lost his life in the area.) Hiking to the falls is easy. Follow the interpretive and marked trail for 1 km to the look off with a deck … Continue reading South Branch Oromocto
Radcliffe Falls
Radcliffe Falls are east of the Saint John area and found in Baxter’s Corner. Showing off the dark rock of the river, the falls tumble in an ‘S’ down the brook, making it a fairly large and beautiful falls area. Differing perspectives of the falls can be viewed from three locations: above the falls, from a perch on a rocky outcrop across the brook or below the steep ledges overlooking the falls — requiring 2 crossings of the brook. There is a pool for swimming as well. To get there, drive to Baxters Corner on route 825. At the intersection … Continue reading Radcliffe Falls
Waterford Waterworks
A roadside attraction near Poley mountain and minutes from the Sussex Bluff trail, Trout Brook in Waterford presents a unique opportunity to see remarkably clear (and cold!) water falling and winding its way through scenic rock formations. To get there, head along the Waterford Road past Poley Mountain. Once in the area There are two main spots to explore. The first is near the Waterford Community Hall off the Cedar Camp Road. Park here and access the water by a short trail by the parking lot. The second spot is shortly after a turnabout on the Waterford Road following Hawkes … Continue reading Waterford Waterworks
Mill Brook Falls
Cape Chignecto Provincial Park has many options for hiking and does have waterfalls to visit as well. Being that the trail follows much of the shoreline in the area, Mill Brook Falls flow from the rocky heights down to the Bay of Fundy shoreline. Access is gained to the Falls by taking the trail from Red Rocks to Cape Chignecto. Take the boardwalk and stairs to the shoreline access at Mill Brook to see the Falls. It is also possible to hike the rocky beach toward Mill Brook to avoid the hilly inclines or use it as an escape route … Continue reading Mill Brook Falls
Dunbar Falls
Located near the Durham Bridge, Dunbar falls are a popular destination for locals in theFredericton area. The falls flow over a river wide ledge, dropping down 8-10 feet and making a unique and picturesque view of the water. The area around the falls is smooth rock as well and in summer time with lower water levels on Dunbar Stream, allows for easy exploring around the river underneath the falls. The water is exceptionally clear and a short ledge can be found under the falls themselves. The trail to the falls is just short of a kilometre and mostly flat, however … Continue reading Dunbar Falls
Lake Stream Falls
Lake Stream Falls are a backcountry waterfall in Fundy National Park, found off of Lake Brook in the Upper Salmon River area (so named as it is an unnamed tributary of Lake Brook). The Lake Stream cascades and descends well over 100 metres down from the cliffs surrounding Lake Brook and the Upper Salmon River area. The falls end abruptly in a rockfall 50 metres from Lake Brook. Where is no pool at the bottom, the cascade is worth seeing as it extends backward over several ledges well out of sight. The other levels of the falls can only be … Continue reading Lake Stream Falls
Kinnie Brook Falls
Kinnie Brook Falls are a backcountry waterfall found in Fundy National Park, New Brunswick, amongst a deep valley of mossy rocks and hardwood trees. There are upper and lower falls along Kinnie Brook. Both are within 100 metres of each … Continue reading Kinnie Brook Falls
