Another great day with the family, we visited one very amazing waterfall in our area. This water fall is one of 4. Raggedy Ass Falls are located on the Sand Brook Road near Hoyt NB. The road does turn a bit rough getting to the falls I would recommend a SUV or Truck; however one can always park at the bridge and walk in to the falls. The falls have a deep swimming pool at the bottom making this an excellent place to take a plunge of the cliff or just to sit and try some fishing. The walk to the falls is thru a very picturesque gorge. The trails are very easy walking/hiking and pretty well marked. This is truly a very nice place to spend the day.
Raggedy Ass Falls, situated near Fredericton, New Brunswick,
is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Here’s what you need to know:
Trail Details:
Trail Name: Raggedy Ass Falls Trail
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Type: Linear
Distance: Approximately 600 meters one way (20 minutes
return)
Surface Type: Forested and rocky
Elevation Change: 45 meters
Trail Markers: Green and yellow paint
Scenery Rating: Beautiful
Access Options:
After crossing the South Branch Oromocto River, you have two
choices:
Stream Route: Walk along the stream to reach the falls. Take
either the first or second road on the right (50 meters or 100 meters from the
bridge). The stream walk involves some wading and leads to a ravine with cliffs
before the falls.
Main Trail: Continue up the main road for about 300 meters
until you see a trail sign on the right. This trail passes through a mixed
forest and crosses several small brooks.
The Waterfalls:
Lower Falls: The most significant waterfall plunges 3 meters
into a deep pool. The water is so deep that even a ten-foot stick couldn’t
touch the bottom. It’s an excellent spot for swimming when there’s good water
flow.
Upper Falls: Climb up to the next waterfall to the right of
the first one. Be cautious not to rip your pants on the jagged rocks. The
second falls flow over a small 2-meter-high cliff.
Location:
Raggedy Ass Falls is on Nutter Brook, which flows southeastward through rock outcrops before converging with the South Branch Oromocto River.
Look for Sand Brook Road near Hoyt on Route 101 between Fredericton Junction and Welsford.
Interesting Tidbits:
A deep bore hole (24 inches deep) exists at the top of the fourth falls, just large enough to put your arm down.
In summer, the upper pools may harbor large leeches.
Legend has it that someone discovered a swarm of eels using an underwater camera in the deep pool.
