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Fundy footpath
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https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153947177849315.1073741835.556714314&type=3
8/1/16 Day 1.
Point Wolfe Campground to Goose Creek campsite
12:15-7:30. Map = 9.5 miles Guide Book = 18K/11.2 miles
After figuring out the logistics and a quick breakfast we spotted one car at the interpretive center and drove to the Fundy National Park to check in and start the hike.
Right from the start it was a steep climb on a dirt road. Many ups and downs and we finally saw the sign pointing us to the actual start of the footpath in 2.1 km! This trail was very new and barely used. Loads of switchbacks and lots of steep climbing and steep descents and then popped out onto a creek.
Unfortunately we discovered here that we were on the Link Trail and not the actual trail to the footpath!
The Link Trail is for when the tide is too high to cross or hike along the river, unfortunately we were there at the right time, but because of the sign we went the wrong way… This cost us a lot of time since we needed to get to Goose Creek in time to cross at low tide to get to the campsite. Finally we arrived at km 0 of the Fundy footpath. About 8km left to go to get to our home for the night!
The footpath is beautiful and travels through many different forest types and surroundings. So far mostly wooded with occasional peeks out at the Bay of Fundy.
This was a tough day with many steep climbs and seemingly even steeper descents and not a whole lot of flat. There are km marking signs for your progress. Or lack of progress. Not sure if they helped or not. The 6km sign came very quickly after the 5km so either this was all gradual downhill or it’s in the wrong place!
We finally made it to Goose Creek and dropped our packs in the middle of the Creek bed to pump water from the river further upstream.
Made our first nights home right on the beach... While settling in and getting ready for dinner a fire was given to us from our neighbors! Yes, you read that correctly, one of our camping neighbors lit a fire in a hollow piece of driftwood and carried it over to our patch of the beach for a little campfire! Another sweet camper carried about 5 liters of water over to us to filter right out of the bag instead of having to hike to the water source behind the actual campsite. Canadian backpackers are the BEST! Had a nice dinner and sat out on the beach watching the tide come in. Not a bad way to spend the night!
8/2/16 Day 2.
Goose Creek to Telegraph Brook
10:15 - 5:30 Map = 8.5km Guide Book = 10.1km/6.2 Miles
Lounging in the tent watching the sunrise on the beach. This is why we do these hikes! Beautiful!
Breakfast on the beach and a slow packing up had us on the trail a little after 10. The climbing started right away. There were a lot more ups and downs today. But thankfully there were a few sections of relatively flattish ground with good footing as well. On one of the descents I was thinking that micro spikes would have been welcome in quite a few spots…
We could see on the map that our destination was at the 16 km marker. We were thinking we had a little over 5 miles today. It quickly became apparent that the km signs on the trail and the km marking on the map did not match. Every trail junction or river crossing was off... When we went by the 17km sign and still no campsite we decided that Canadian km are different than the rest of the world. They equal about 2.5 miles.
We did however stop and walk up a very short side path to the Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum falls at Brandy Brook. We couldn't resist a nice dip and cleaning off the sweat. Chilly but super refreshing!!
Another interesting note today is that the Canadian version of the definition of a 'gradual' climb is far different than ours. There isn't anything gradual about the climbs at all. Or the descents. Even the switchbacks are steep. And WOW, there are a LOT of switchbacks! I’ve never seen so many double blazes on trees before on a trail.
We have taken to regarding the map as just a drawing of random lines and reading the guide book as simple entertainment.
We finally dropped down onto the beach at Telegraph Brook for our campsite for the night. Wow! What a beautiful spot. Again right on the beach with a waterfall behind us. We quickly set up camp and then went for another dip in the pool under the falls. Chilly water but oh so refreshing and welcome. So nice to wash off the sweat and grime from the day and feel clean and cooled off. Had a nice relaxing dinner and a walk up and down the beach.
Laying in my tent now listening to the waterfall behind me and the waves in front of me. Very peaceful...
Photos here;
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153947177849315.1073741835.556714314&type=3
8/1/16 Day 1.
Point Wolfe Campground to Goose Creek campsite
12:15-7:30. Map = 9.5 miles Guide Book = 18K/11.2 miles
After figuring out the logistics and a quick breakfast we spotted one car at the interpretive center and drove to the Fundy National Park to check in and start the hike.
Right from the start it was a steep climb on a dirt road. Many ups and downs and we finally saw the sign pointing us to the actual start of the footpath in 2.1 km! This trail was very new and barely used. Loads of switchbacks and lots of steep climbing and steep descents and then popped out onto a creek.
Unfortunately we discovered here that we were on the Link Trail and not the actual trail to the footpath!
The Link Trail is for when the tide is too high to cross or hike along the river, unfortunately we were there at the right time, but because of the sign we went the wrong way… This cost us a lot of time since we needed to get to Goose Creek in time to cross at low tide to get to the campsite. Finally we arrived at km 0 of the Fundy footpath. About 8km left to go to get to our home for the night!
The footpath is beautiful and travels through many different forest types and surroundings. So far mostly wooded with occasional peeks out at the Bay of Fundy.
This was a tough day with many steep climbs and seemingly even steeper descents and not a whole lot of flat. There are km marking signs for your progress. Or lack of progress. Not sure if they helped or not. The 6km sign came very quickly after the 5km so either this was all gradual downhill or it’s in the wrong place!
We finally made it to Goose Creek and dropped our packs in the middle of the Creek bed to pump water from the river further upstream.
Made our first nights home right on the beach... While settling in and getting ready for dinner a fire was given to us from our neighbors! Yes, you read that correctly, one of our camping neighbors lit a fire in a hollow piece of driftwood and carried it over to our patch of the beach for a little campfire! Another sweet camper carried about 5 liters of water over to us to filter right out of the bag instead of having to hike to the water source behind the actual campsite. Canadian backpackers are the BEST! Had a nice dinner and sat out on the beach watching the tide come in. Not a bad way to spend the night!
8/2/16 Day 2.
Goose Creek to Telegraph Brook
10:15 - 5:30 Map = 8.5km Guide Book = 10.1km/6.2 Miles
Lounging in the tent watching the sunrise on the beach. This is why we do these hikes! Beautiful!
Breakfast on the beach and a slow packing up had us on the trail a little after 10. The climbing started right away. There were a lot more ups and downs today. But thankfully there were a few sections of relatively flattish ground with good footing as well. On one of the descents I was thinking that micro spikes would have been welcome in quite a few spots…
We could see on the map that our destination was at the 16 km marker. We were thinking we had a little over 5 miles today. It quickly became apparent that the km signs on the trail and the km marking on the map did not match. Every trail junction or river crossing was off... When we went by the 17km sign and still no campsite we decided that Canadian km are different than the rest of the world. They equal about 2.5 miles.
We did however stop and walk up a very short side path to the Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum falls at Brandy Brook. We couldn't resist a nice dip and cleaning off the sweat. Chilly but super refreshing!!
Another interesting note today is that the Canadian version of the definition of a 'gradual' climb is far different than ours. There isn't anything gradual about the climbs at all. Or the descents. Even the switchbacks are steep. And WOW, there are a LOT of switchbacks! I’ve never seen so many double blazes on trees before on a trail.
We have taken to regarding the map as just a drawing of random lines and reading the guide book as simple entertainment.
We finally dropped down onto the beach at Telegraph Brook for our campsite for the night. Wow! What a beautiful spot. Again right on the beach with a waterfall behind us. We quickly set up camp and then went for another dip in the pool under the falls. Chilly water but oh so refreshing and welcome. So nice to wash off the sweat and grime from the day and feel clean and cooled off. Had a nice relaxing dinner and a walk up and down the beach.
Laying in my tent now listening to the waterfall behind me and the waves in front of me. Very peaceful...
