Sunday afternoon, sunshine and time to spare… we took a drive to Eatonville. There is plenty of parking near the gate and a well-maintained path leads to the trailhead just past the Eatonville Bunkhouse. Heading down the hill the interpretive board provides detailed trail information about the various worthwhile look off points.
I was here a year ago when we had a Cliffs of Fundy GeoPark guided tour of the first four points of interest. Ever since I yearned to return, repeat the tour route and visit the remaining points of interest.
The second look-off provided an unobstructed view of the historically significant Eatonville Harbour.
Next to the interpretive board I had to check for the wedged rock in the fissure. Yes, it was exactly where I discovered it last year.
The evolution of pillar rock formations is the focus at the third look-off platform. It’s hard to believe that this pillar started as a rather large sea which morphed into a narrow arch when eventually that narrow arm collapsed and left this pillar. With each wind gust, each tide cycle and rain storm the pillar continues to erode and will eventually disintegrate to pebbles at the beach.
At last, but not least, we arrived at the Three Sisters viewing platform. The tide was rolling in but not high enough to completely surround these unique pillars.
A short cut leading through the forest returned us to the main trail.
Once we returned to the map display board we continued straight instead of returning to the Bunkhouse. We were glad we carried on because the coastal views are some of the most beautiful to take in.
Squally Point look-off afforded us a fabulous view of the impressive rhyolite cliffs. We discovered beach access we plan to investigate when we have a full day to explore. We were certainly envious of the two people far below us enjoying the all-consuming wave action of the mighty Bay of Fundy.
Squally Point took our breath away, literally! What impressive natural history we witnessed while the wind nearly blew us over. We explored the well-maintained look-off boardwalk leading us to the ultimate view of Spicer’s Cove, across to the Apple River Lighthouse and Fundy National Park on the New Brunswick shore.
Once we returned to the trail the wind was less strong and we enjoyed a leisurely stroll back to our starting point.
If you have limited time to explore the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark make your way to Apple River. It provides the visitor with a wonderful smorgasboard of this impressive coastline reminiscent of Cape Chignecto. Walking this trail today ignited my desire to return to the Cape Chignecto Coastal Trail and hike it a second time.
Thanks for checking in this Sunday. I hope you had a fantastic weekend. Best wishes, Anna
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