Surviving The Fundy Footpath - New Brunswick Canada

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For the second year in a row, we set out to conquer The Fundy Footpath. This year, in the far less travelled West to East direction from St. Martins to Fundy National Park.
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The Fundy Footpath is a 41 kilometres (25 mi) hiking trail that starts at the Fundy Trail Parkway from Big Salmon River to Fundy National Park in New Brunswick, Canada. The trail connects to the 33 kilometres (21 mi) Fundy Trail at Fundy National Park, which in turn connects to the Dobson Trail.[3] The trail's earliest route was blazed by Jack McKay in the early 1980s but it fell into disuse. It was reestablished by Alonzo and Gilles Leger along with many, many other volunteers throughout the late 1980 and early 90's. The trail was officially opened in 1994 under the management of the Fundy Hiking Trail Association Inc.
In 2015, Explore Magazine listed the Fundy Footpath as one of the 50 best hiking trails in the world.
00:00 Intro
11:39 Day Two
24:10 Day Three
27:25 Shoutout to PA Patrick and his white doggie
37:13 Day Four
54:45 Day Five
1:00:26 Trip Tips, Shoutouts
1:04:26 Howe's the hike?

Пікірлер: 57

@kirstleeh 6 жыл бұрын

Hey! That was me, the guy from PA with the dog. Yes, she is in fact a Siberian Husky! Great video. Very cool to see this hike at about the same time but going the opposite way. That was some picture perfect weather we had, eh? Anyway, thanks for the tip on Seeley beach. I ended up camping right about that same spot on my last night, and we had quite the sunrise! Best hike I've ever done. Thanks to your video from last year to help me plan it!

@HowestheHike 6 жыл бұрын

Hey - thanks for the message!! Glad you enjoyed Seely and the hike. Agree on the weather - very lucky! Also glad to have been a bit of help and to hear you made it home safe and sound. See you on a trail again I hope!

@nicolenope 3 жыл бұрын

I love how dad is just hamming it up for the camera. Your family is so wholesome Sir! Great videos!

@HowestheHike 3 жыл бұрын

You are so kind. Thank you!!

@kenwbrenner 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stuart. Another fun and enjoyable hiking video! I'd not heard of this trail until I watched this, glad for the great detail and narration you had. I appreciate the kind and relaxed atmosphere you have in all of your videos - looking forward to more. Also, I hope you and your girls are doing well... God Bless!!!

@HowestheHike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken!!

@andreamather8218 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are so great! Good job dad! People are really so disrespectful I’m shocked at the stuff left behind.

@HowestheHike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes, people abuse everything these days it seems.

@earlwoodworth5238 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to record your experiences. It's great to see you hiking with your daughters also.

@HowestheHike 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Earl! Really appreciate it. And they are great partners for this old guy!!

@jimmurphy3404 5 жыл бұрын

Very few views of a very valuable video. Awesome work and great detail. This information was extremely valuable in planning my own hike Thanks

@HowestheHike 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim! I hope your hike was as amazing as ours and I'm glad this helped you in some way. Please feel free to share!!

@ryangregohara 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I did it a few years ago and have been missing home (living in Alberta) so I decided to watch some footpath videos. Can’t wait to head back and for the day when I can take my young daughters out like this. I stayed in the exact same spot at Seeley. A bunch of chipmunks ate through the mesh pocket on my brand new Osprey pack that night as I had accidentally left a few peanuts in it.

@HowestheHike 3 жыл бұрын

Your girls will love the time out there with you. We have such amazing memories that are some of the highlights of my life. Seely is becoming an issue with animals now because of easy day hike access in from the new road. Lots of garbage, feeding animals etc... A shame

@Wondering_Fireball 3 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that the girls have become so comfortable being on camera. They certainly are not afraid of voicing their options. 😂 their suggestions are sound. At least the ones you haven’t edited out! LOL

@HowestheHike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Perry. And oh yes, there is some "editing" haha!

@JenniferLupine 4 жыл бұрын

Amazingly beautiful area! Reminds me a bit of our Washington Coastline.... Very special that you take your daughters out backpacking! Wonderful video

@HowestheHike 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@habsfanmontreal2818 4 жыл бұрын

Verry nice video!!! Awesome trip with your girls !!

@HowestheHike 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@stuartcairnie9985 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you so much. I definitely have to hike this trail.

@HowestheHike 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart. And you should! It is one of a kind and getting pretty busy. Great first name by the way... :)

@ecadventures451 6 жыл бұрын

Great video helped us plan our trip we are headed for the fundy footpath next week I hope we are as lucky as you guys with the weather.

@HowestheHike 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad it helped. We have our fingers crossed for sunny days and cool nights for you. Enjoy the hike!!

@paulelson4400 6 жыл бұрын

enjoyed the video; the orange blazes dropping into and coming out of quiddy river mark property lines (irving freehold)

@HowestheHike 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. I assumed property markers at first - having grown up in the area - but did not want to guess in case those watching thought I knew 100%. Would be super helpful if this sort of stuff made it into the next guidebook.

@betteferris5475 5 жыл бұрын

great video felt like i hiked it with you, thanks for sharing

@HowestheHike 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bette!!

@mountainsmusicbeer5532 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Good work.

@HowestheHike 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@Wondering_Fireball 4 жыл бұрын

Great job with the rants!

@HowestheHike 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Evil1Again 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Beautiful hike. FYI, the hair looks just fine...

@HowestheHike 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks and haha on the hair! There's not a lot to worry about at this point...

@yeoshow1984 3 жыл бұрын

Cool video.

@HowestheHike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@maritimegirl3612 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you because there's not much out there on the Fundy Footpath. Have you tried the Cape Chignecto Trail in Nova Scotia? It's literally on the opposite side of the Bay of Fundy; much better payoff for the effort; spectacular views around every corner.

@HowestheHike 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! No - I have not been on that trail yet but it is on my list for sure!!

@goforet 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Awesome video, wish mine had been as well done as yours. Glad to see you out with your kids enjoying the trail. Wondering what you were using to track your progress through the trail on your phone ? Cheers Happy Trails !

@HowestheHike 6 жыл бұрын

goforet Thanks!! We use GAIA GPS (paid version) on my IPhone. Can’t suggest it highly enough!!

@kellychase667 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I enjoyed your video! Do you have any advice on whether it would be better to start the hike in Fundy National Park, or at Big Salmon? I am planning to do the footpath this summer, and trying to decide which direction to take! Any advice would be appreciated!

@HowestheHike Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Direction is a persona preference to be honest. the Fundy end is FAR more "remote" felling due to all the development at the other end for the Fundy Parkway. (cars, cars, cars, people, people, people....) So it depends if you want to escape the hubbub in a day and a half, or walk towards it.

@roxannelafond6648 3 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon, first off thank you for all the great info you provide for everyone 😀 So my guy and I are planning on doing the Fundy footpath starting this Sunday, we did the Presidential traverse in New Hampshire a few years ago and so my question is have you hiked in the Whites before ? And if so is the Presidential traverse comparable in difficulty with the Fundy footpath ? I'm a little nervous lol Any advice/ encouraging tips would be appreciated

@HowestheHike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You will be fine. If you have done that, you are in great shape!! Hike your own hike at your own pace. That’s really the key. And enjoy!!!!

@roxannelafond6648 3 жыл бұрын

@@HowestheHike OK thank you for your vote of confidence hahaha 😳🤣

@elmariachibrasil 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! amazing video... I am starting my planning to do the same trail to celebrate my 40 years birthday in 2023. Do you have you milestones and stop points? Have you some advices... I did some trails into fundys national park but i would like to test my limits into The Fundy Footpath.

@HowestheHike 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And good for you!! The FB group for this trail and the Dobson is a wonderful resource for planning. Lots of great advice. Hope to see you on it so we can help you plan!

@andreamather8218 3 жыл бұрын

Easier to start at the end you did or the other?

@HowestheHike 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure it really matters. The end near Fundy National Park is more secluded and as bit more rugged - so once you hit it, your legs are under you and pack is a bit lighter. I like to head toward isolation, so with all the parkway incursions now, it feels more wild starting where we did and leaving the hoards.

@kirstensimpson2863 4 жыл бұрын

Would you consider trekking poles mandatory?

@HowestheHike 4 жыл бұрын

I would say it depends on the trail. For the FFP - I would almost say yes, you will want them. Lots of places you could lose balance, or need help when it is steep. But, as always, it is an individual decision!