Hiking Eye of the Needle Loop | Fundy | New Brunswick
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- If you enjoy the outdoors and live in New Brunswick or anywhere on the East Coast... Chances are you have heard of the Fundy Footpath due to its amazing views, torturous hills and beyond beautiful and remote campsites.... Well this is my absolute favourite area and trail within the 60km of the Fundy Footpath! Why is this my favourite trail in Fundy you might ask? Many reasons, but mainly due to it's exceptionally unique, diverse and ability to inspire the whole trail long. I challenge you to find a hike in New Brunswick as unique and diverse as this one...
This is... Eye of the Needle Loop!
Featuring @walktherockies-withzach.3125
The Eye of the Needle Loop hike is comprised of a few trails... The McCumber Brook Trail (3.2km), a section of the Fundy Footpath (3.0km), Little Salmon River Trail (2.0km), Eye of the Needle Trail (2.8km) and finally the Walton Glen Gorge Lookout Trail (1.5km). These trails combine to make The Eye of the Needle Loop Trail; a 12.5km trail with the beach being accessible on low tide and a lovely 2.0km in and out excusion from camp.
Each section of this trail offers something truly unique and unforgettable. There is so much crammed into every section unearthing new challenges and beauty around every corner. From the beginning you are hiking in a beautiful forest with canopy overhead and soft pine needle floor beneath your feet. This leads you the the Fundy Footpath where you continue left along through the forest and begin your steep ascent down Heart Attack Hill (be happy that you are going down and not up!). At the bottom of the hill the trail opens up to the Little Salmon River (which is tidal all the way upto the camp area) to your right is the beach and the Bay of Fundy. To the left is the camp area. If this area is already full, do not worry! Follow to the right after crossing the river and head to the white buoy. Behind the buoy is a staircase which leads to a fantastic and luxurious pit toilet and another area to setup camp, enjoy a fire, and the stars before getting a good nights rest.
In the morning you will be heading up stream through the Little Salmon River... Thats right... through... not along! So be prepared to get your feet wet for the rest of the hike. Follow the river until you come to a fork right past a deep pool.. You will find blue trail markers on the trees to the left. Follow them to the other side which takes you just below The Eye of the Needle where you prepare to take a brief swim through the eye (my favourite part!) The right is more shallow and about waist deep where the left will be more along the lines of chest deep and if you keep on the lookout you will likely see many 6"-8" trout swimming around your feet! From here you begin your steep incline up a very narrow and rocky trail, so be extremely cautious. There are chains on the more difficult and sketchy areas. After you pass the waterfall you come out right at the Walton Glen Gorge Lookout where you can see your whole days trail beneath you. Now just follow the signage and manicured trail and it will lead you right back to your vehicle which should be full of snacks for the long drive home!
I cannot recommend this trail enough as it is one of New Brunswick’s claims to fame and perhaps even the best, if not most diverse trails in the province!
I hope that this video serves as a trail guide and provides motivation for others to get out and explore the beautiful trails along the Fundy Coast!
Happy Hiking 🥾
This is a beautiful and extremely well done video and trail description. It conveys the serenity of the experience perfectly.
Your son adds to the ambience with his character, the warm hug showing how rich this time was as a loving, shared family experience.
You did the incredibly beautiful scenery justice. The drone (DJI Mini?) shots really give the context for the trail footage and really add to the story. The choice of music was perfect. The trail description is excellent.
Thank you for sharing this experience with us.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I cherish all of the moment that I can enjoy the trails with my son and I believe that he feels the same way. He truly had an amazing experience and I am happy to help him connect with nature and learn how to treat and enjoy the wilderness.
Every video I create I try to implement one thing that can amplify and create a better experience.
I love the vantage and different points of view that the mini 2 captures. It really brings into perspective of where you are and how much beauty surrounds you! Not to mention the ambient music in my opinion seems to amplify the nature feeling throughout the video.
I’ve got 3 big hikes that I’m working on the videos for now and another big hike planned in a few week through the mountains, so I’ll have plenty more videos coming out in the coming months 😊
Great job gentlemen! Especially bringing the little guy with you. He will never forget this trip for the rest of his life…
He brings this trip up often. Partly of how great it was.. partly how cold and awful the water crossing was through the eye of the needle 😂
I love everything about this video. It's a special place and you captured it so well !!
So happy that you enjoyed it! We still talk about this trip and how great a time we had 😊
Nice video, gents. What a great little hike for the boy as well. I can’t wait until mine is old enough to hike this trail. Last time we did it he was on my back…
Its such a great hike for the kids and they always love camping out at little salmon. I was actually just out last weekend with my daughter in the carrier. Makes for a heavy pack! Haha
Wow, such a charming scenery. It feels like traveling to a wonderful and beautiful country~!!👍25
Thank you! Fundy is a magical place ✨
Hi and thanks, Hiking Thru for sharing.
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Beautiful rock beach---2;42.
Blue sky, white clouds, rocks, and the reflection on the water....it has a harmony of beauty.---5;19.
This is a real adventure, gorgeous. I ma moved by.---12;41
The sounds of the water are very peaceful to listen to---14;25.
Well done. Thank you for taking us on this hiking through your lens.🙋♀🙋♀🛶🛶
So happy that you enjoyed our little adventure in paradise!
Very nice shot and very beautiful place. Have a nice day my friend.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😊
You captured some beautiful footage. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the kind words 😊
Extraordinary landscapes in your movie! Congratulations for your very nice trip. 👍 Have a nice weekend ❤️
Glad you could join in and enjoy our trip!
I hope you have a great weekend too😊
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Nice hike and beautiful scenery
Glad you enjoyed it
Looks like someone had fun!!
Hard not to have fun hiking in such a magical spot with great company!
Wow... My best friend, Nice video... Beautiful place Enjoy watching this video... Have a nice day.
Thank you
Amazing nature views, river and forest.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Indeed, it sure is one of those magically beautiful and amazing locations! Perfect for memory making! Bruce and Otis
There were certainly memories that were made that will last our lifetime 😊
Enjoy your weekend Bruce and Otis!
Wish I had a tent that nice! Sleeping underneath the train bridge is starting to hurt my back
All you need is a tarp and some rope to throw up a solid shelter. Then you just have to find some soft ground to sleep on or throw down a bunch of pine tips. Good luck!
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Glad you enjoy it!
So very atmospheric and scenic, loving the combination of audio and visuals. Stunning!
Thank you, I find keeping the music gentle and relaxing amplifies the sounds of nature. My girlfriend often uses my videos to fall asleep at night 😂
@@HikingThru 😃
Wow beautiful video and I really enjoyed watching. New subscriber here:)
Thank you 😊
Fantastic video. I am planning to camp there this summer. Any suggestions? Do I need to pre book the spot? Should I be worried about bears?
No bookings needed on the Fundy Footpath unless you are booking in the National Park or if you will be booking at the new campground by Big Salmon. I also wouldn’t be concerned about bear in the area. Should be a great trip, I hope you enjoy it!
@@HikingThru Thank you very much.
Another great video.
What's your camera equipment (and drone)?
Appreciate it!
I keep things fairly simple and light. I stick with the iPhone 13 Pro and the drone is the DJI mini 2. The only thing I wish the iPhone had was telephoto, but the new phones seem to have implemented that among other things such as video stabilization.
@@HikingThru Appreciate the response. I'll be hiking the footpath in late August. Looking forward to being in Canada and enjoying the hike.
@mountainsmusicbeer5532 ahhh, you’re in for a treat! The Footpath is a fantastic hike. If I find some spare time I might get out and try to run the Footpath this year to trail for a 100 miler in October. The elevation out there is wild. Same as if you were to hike the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim 🤟🏼
@@HikingThru I'm used to mountain climbing (2000-3000m) here in Japan. Typically up, then down again. I'm looking forward to this new challenge.
Good luck with yours.
@mountainsmusicbeer5532 You’re all set then. You’ll have a great time!
Feel free to reach out if any questions pop up along the way :)