Carrow Falls Trail
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| Difficulty | moderate |
| Trail Type | loop |
| Distance | 600 metres |
| Estimated Time | 30 mins |
| Surface Type | forested |
| Elevation Change | 15 metres |
| Features | waterfall |
| Trail Markers | green paint |
| Scenery Rating | beautiful |
| Maintenance Rating | well maintained |
| Cell Reception | none |
| Dog Friendly | yes |
| Fees | none |
Description
The Carrow Falls Trail is a short trail to a beautiful little waterfall that only flows when it rains. The trail starts by crossing a nice, new walking bridge. It then following the stream down through the woods on the left. The trail splits. We went left and crossed back over the stream on a small wooden bridge. To the right is the other side of a loop. The trail continues to follow the stream down through the woods until it comes to Carrow Falls. Carrow Falls is a 5 metre (15 foot) high water falls that flows over a slanted rock face and into a small pond. We visited in November, and it was flowing nicely.
After taking lots of pictures of the falls, we continued on the trail down along the stream. We came to a rope that helped us get down to the stream. The trail crossed the stream. We couldn't find a way to cross without getting our feet wet, so we decided to turn around. The description on the Oromocto Watershed webpage says that there is another falls down below. We will have to go back and explore in the summer when we don't mind getting our feet wet.
Make sure you stop and visit the Smythe covered bridge on your way by. It is a beautiful bridge on a beautiful stretch of the South Oromocto River.
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Directions
Drive to Hoyt on route 101 and turn onto the Mill Settlement Road. Drive for 2.4 kilometres and then turn right onto N. Mill Settlement Road. After crossing the Smythe covered bridge you will come to a junction. At the junction keep left. From the junction drive 2.1 kilometres until you see a forestry road on both sides of the road. Turn into the forestry road on the left. Drive down over the hill and you will come to a parking area at the end of the road. The trail starts by crossing a bridge off the end of the parking area.
Trail Last Hiked: November 24, 2023.
Page Last Updated: March 2, 2024.