Simply stunning~
Above~ A view of the waterfall from below the bridge in July with a fisheye lens. This is from a nice vantage point which is down a small bank and visible in the 360 pano. An incredible spot and just one of the many astounding places in New Brunswick and Fundy National Park.
When I was below the bridge it was astoundingly quiet except for the sound of the water and the occasional vehicle going over the bridge. It was unforgettable. This is a place you want to soak it all in and really makes you appreciate the outdoors and what we have here. Great place to take a lunch, and a place to take your time.
Above~ A black and white view inside the bridge with a fisheye.
Have a look around~
[click to view in 360°]
Looking out the windows of the bridge over the falls to the west, and looking east upstream over the 45 River.
I’ve included two views of a road sign just north of the bridge. To give you some sense of orientation, the 45 Road runs north-south on the eastern boundary of Fundy National Park and goes through the bridge.
On the left, the sign pointing to Petitcodiac and Sussex Corner takes you west down the Shepody Road and eventually to Hwy 114 along the northern border of the Park. When I was on it, the Shepody Road was not for the faint of heart. You really need a vehicle with high clearance, and the 45 was in better shape than Shepody.
On the right, the sign pointing to Alma would point you back through the bridge going south over the 45 Road to Hwy 114 and then on to Alma.
Notes~
Of the 58 covered bridges in New Brunswick, to my knowledge this is the only one directly over a waterfall. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong in the Comments section, I’d be interested to know. Several covered bridges are near rapids, but nothing like this.
This is a worthwhile adventure, but not something you want to do in a hurry or on a whim. I found this out when I visited there on my way home from the Livingston Lake Star Party so it was an “add on” while I was in the general area. Since I was by myself, could not afford to be too adventurous and explore around the falls for safety reasons.
A vehicle with good road clearance is almost a necessity. When I was coming back along Shepody Road (which I thought would never end) I met a few small cars trying to navigate their way around potholes the size of their car. Not fun, and slow going. No way would I attempt those roads in any month with mud.
As with any waterfall, wear good footwear. This is not a place you want to slip. And if you’re thinking of venturing below the bridge, go during dry weather. I hope to go back.
Notes for photographers~
The small bank you climb down to get to the vantage point below the falls was a bit much carrying a tripod and pano head. If I were to go back I would take a small rope to lower or raise equipment to leave the arms and hands free. A camera backpack would not be a bad idea at all, and perhaps having a 15 – 20 ft piece of poly rope as part of the one’s standard gear in the car would be useful.
Sources~
Government of New Brunswick–Covered Bridges with counties and general information.
Tourism New Brunswick link to covered bridges.
New Brunswick Covered Bridges Blog with link to the 45. Good, detailed information.
Hiking NB~ Excellent website of the hiking trails of New Brunswick.
Waterfalls of New Brunswick~ book by Nicholas Guitard. Paperback, good to travel with, indispensable.
Hiking Trails of New Brunswick~ book by Marianne & H. A. Eiselt. Paperback, good to travel with, indispensable.
See Also~
Fuller Falls~ Veil waterfall off the Fundy Trail Parkway by the Bay of Fundy .