A walk in infrared~
The Sussex Nature Walkway in Sussex, New Brunswick is one of my favourite places. The walking trail is a peaceful setting tucked away on the east end of town that traverses some open field and woods with duck ponds. The Walkway is well maintained, and the Sussex Bark Park and the new Sussex Disc Golf Course are nearby. It is relatively short and an easy walk.
It is a loop that connects to and is part of the 6km Sussex Nature Trail system which extends from the Village of Sussex Corner to the Town of Sussex. This is a beautiful trail along Trout Creek that goes past Princess Louise Park (site of the Atlantic Balloon Fiesta, equestrian events, Sussex Flea Market and Car Show, etc.) and ends in Sussex near Stewart Avenue. A loop going off the trail to the northeast is where the Nature Walkway is easily accessed by car off Leonard Dr. to McLeod Dr.
When our little dog Charlie was alive it was great spot to go for a walk and a mandatory stop if we were close by. One day when we were there I had my infrared camera and decided to record some images. Many sweet memories there.
Slideshow~
If you go~
Above~ Screenshot of the Sussex Nature Trail from the excellent Hiking NB website. The Sussex Nature Walkway is the loop to the NE by the Bark Park. Note that the Sussex Bluff Trail is not too far away to the SE.
Below~ Screenshot from Google Earth showing location of entrance of the Sussex Nature Walkway from Leonard Dr.>McLeod Dr. You can see the Bark Park enclosure at the top of the hill but the Disc Golf Course had not yet been installed when this was taken.
Sources~
Town of Sussex: Sussex Nature Walkway
Hiking NB: Sussex Nature Trail~ Hiking NB’s page on the Sussex Nature Trail System
Hiking NB: Town of Sussex and Village of Sussex Corner~ Good overview of the Sussex area trail systems. There are also links to the more challenging Sussex Bluffs Trail and the Parlee Brook Ampitheater.
Sussex Bark Park~ Enclosed off-leash area.
Sussex Disc Golf Course~ New 18 basket disc golf course in Sussex.
Princess Louise Park~ Town of Sussex website.
Princess Louise Park Show Centre~ Major equestrian centre, dog agility, 4-H, trade shows, etc.
Sussex Flea Market & Antique Auto Show~ Website for the Flea Market event held the 3rd weekend in August.
Atlantic International Balloon Fiesta~ Website for the Balloon Festival event held weekend after Labour Day.
Other Links~
Old St. Thomas Church in Infrared
Athletic Park Bridge in Infrared
Atlantic Balloon Fiesta~ One of the best events in Atlantic Canada.
Sussex Flea Market & Antique Auto Show~ Incredible event held every August.