I woke up excited and ready to explore Fundy National Park. It wasn’t long before I’d packed up my tent and took to the first trail of the day.
As the warm air from the land mixed with the cool air of the bay it created a foggy mist that blanketed the park most of the day. The vegetation flourished in the damp atmosphere, bringing forth healthy looking plants growing alongside moss covered rocks.
I arrived at a beach where due to the tide being at its lowest I was able to walk out a good ways. A nearby dock was a reminder of how high the tide rose, the lonely walkway staying a good height above the rocky shore.
With so many things yet to discover, I retraced my footsteps and immediately started down another trail. The air surrounding me was pure and refreshing, every breath invigorating my steps as I tread upon the paths before me.
I was stuck debating if I should stick to smaller hikes or tackle a big one. I ended up choosing a variety of smaller hikes, the longest being 5 km as I explored the park. It didn’t matter where I walked as I was rewarded with beautiful views of the land in every direction, from creeks heading down the rocks to the ocean, to lush vegetation that thrived on the forest floor.
I pulled up to the final trail of the day, Dicksons Falls. This was the most popular trail in the park and I’d saved it for last. It wasn’t long before I could see why it was so popular as the walk took me alongside a cascading river that lead up to a tumbling waterfall, it was truly a sight I wouldn’t forget.
Darkness had finally arrived and I set out to Hopewell Rocks. Along the way I passed through the town of Alma where moored boats sat on the sand at least 20 feet below the docks! The Bay of Fundy is known for its dramatic changes in tide levels, within several hours those boats would be floating beside the docks once again.
I kept pressing on until I found the campsite I’d been looking for, an area just outside of tomorrows destination. To say I went to bed excited for the following day would’ve been an understatement.