Hearst Lodge Trail
This hike takes you from the suspension bridge at Salmon River all the way to Hearst Lodge. With breathtaking views, swimming holes, and historic relevance, this hike is one you don’t want to miss. While it may be listed as easy, there are some difficult aspects like a 750 ft elevation gain and 6.28 km loop. So, be ready for a few steep sections and some downed trees.
Hearst Lodge, built in 1961 as a bed and breakfast, was named for William Randolph Hearst, who built a sawmill at Salmon River and harvested the trees in the area. It became a top location for those looking to enjoy their weekend fishing. This beautiful spot welcomed some big names such as Frank Sinatra, Donald Sutherland, and Prime Minister Diefenbaker.
Categeory
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Type of Trip
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Location
Fundy Trail Parkway
Activity Level
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Distance
14
km
Time
2 – 4 hours
Cost
$
What To Expect
Trip Highlights
Fun Facts
Skip the first swimming hole and hike about a a kilometer up the trail
Look carefully, you will find foundations of old homes of Salmon River
Salmon River was primarily used for logging
Hearst Lodge will soon be re-opened as an Air BnB
Where You'll Be
Sea Captains' Burial Ground
Follow the Sea Captains' Burial Ground Footpath on the Fundy Trail and you'll find your way to two family burial grounds. The Fownes and Melvin families were some of the original settlers in this area. They were both big shipbuilding families with captains who sailed all around the world - including Europe, India, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific coast of the United States. More than 45 are buried in the two restored cemeteries. If you do the loop, it's about a 1km hike.
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Long Beach
Just a short drive away!
If you're looking to experience more of the legendary Bay of Fundy tides, look no further than Long Beach. At low tide, this beach expands far and wide, exposing two and a half kilometres (1 .5 miles) of shoreline and ocean floor.
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