Journal Entries

A rugged bit of trail, with a turn to the right back into the woods.

For real! Someone who must visit this 'edge of the cliff' often has positioned and well-secured these brilliant Adirondack chairs to sit and enjoy the view - and share with other hikers. The photo was not altered - quite colourful in this lighting! @hammerhead is enjoying this bit of luxury.

A windy spot on the point not far from the lighthouse but this indentation tucked into some trees was perfect for lunch and a rest.

Split Rock Trail ends at the lighthouse and Troy's Trail begins. A plaque gave information regarding 'Troy's' love and contribution for this trail that will take us to Black Beach.

Wind in the cove is whipping up waves; we're enjoying calm in the protection of the woods.

Hiking on cliff tops along the ocean's edge - every bend in the trail meriting a photo.

This cave-den looked about my size.

My AllTrails App; Hiking Trails of New Brunswick, written by Marianne Eiselt & H.A. Eiselt; and recommendations from 'locals' all contributed to our trail choices. The weather wildcard was not an issue: a gift in any season! The trailhead for our longest hike - Split Rock and Troy's Trail - was on the other side of the rock outcropping: inland from the tanker ship, which we could see from so many angles from different viewpoints I was wondering if there was more than one of them!

Trans Canada Trail - now called The Great Trail of Canada - "is the longest recreational trail in the world. It offers activities through a variety of landscapes – urban, rural and wilderness, along greenways, waterways and roadways." For the month of October 'The Trail' is encouraging Canadians to hike, cycle, paddle, cross-country ski or snow-mobile at least some section of the trail with the goal that collectively 'we' would cover its 27,000 kilometres. @hammerhead and I did our very small part on a beautiful urban trail in Rockwood Park, Saint John. Had I not read about this initiative, we wouldn't have discovered this little gem that offered a chance for a break after driving a few hours. I think we'll do this walk again on future jaunts through this area.