Hiking the Dobson Trail | New Brunswick
Dobson Trail | Dobson Link Trail
Laverty Falls | Hiking with Dogs
New Brunswick
*AllTrails Track linked below*
~ Riverview to Fundy National Park ~
At the time of this hike in mid November there was a Tornado watch and a rainfall warning, dumping 60-80mm of rain on my trusty pup and I. The temperatures fluctuated from +18°C (which is wild for being mid November!) on the first day and dropped all the way down to +2°C on the second night! Between the rain and the temperature fluctuation made this hike challenging.. and that is exactly what I was looking for. Creating some challenge and diversity to a relatively easy hike. This was actually my pup, Jasper’s first long distance hike and he was nothing but perfect on the trail and provided great company along the way! This will certainly not be his last long distance adventure with me.
The Dobson Hiking Trail is a 58km thru hike that is a favourite among hikers in the area which can be hiked in either direction starting from the border of the Fundy National Park or Riverview.
** I personally prefer to start in Riverview and continue onto the Dobson Link Trail into the National Park and end at Laverty Falls. This adds a big climactic conclusion and is the best way to end a big hike!
The trail doesnt have much in terms of difficulty, no wild steep hills, no dramatic or dangerous cliffsides. Just an enjoyable and safe nature walk welcoming hikers of all fitness levels to tread its worn path.
In terms of elevation gain/loss.. I had tracked 1576m of elevation gain over the 68kms that I had hiked.
Camping on the Dobson requires no fees or booking and is never difficult to find an empty site along the trail. The sites are not at the same caliber as you would find along the Fundy Footpath, but the sites are large, have firepits, and are often along some form of water source.
The terrain throughout this hike is a combination or muddy, swampy, soupy trail (expect to have wet boots, even in the dry season). The start of the trail is predominantly softwood and pine forest, but the further you get into the big hills there are large stretches of beautiful hardwood forest. The trail is well marked with blue blazes, which make it hard to find yourself off trail. I do recommend getting the trail guidebook if you are someone who likes a lot of detail and information on the trails you hike, which can be purchased at the hikingnb web page.
This is one of New Brunswicks 5 long hiking trails and i certainly recommend you add it to your list! Maybe not in such inclement weather.. but maybe over a sunny weekend instead! The Dobson Trail makes for a good training hike if you plan to hike the Fundy Footpath and if youre feeling extra ambitious, you could combine the Dobson and Fundy Footpath to create an approximate 170km long adventure!
I hope that this video serves as a trail guide and provides motivation for others to get out and explore the lovely Dobson Trail or any hikes in our beautiful Maritimes!
Happy Hiking 🥾
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Very nice beautiful fantastic beautiful sharing 👍🌺🪴🏡🧍☘️🏞️🌿🌌🌅🐕👍 Water 🌊🌿
@HikingThru
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼
Well done!!!!
@HikingThru
12 күн бұрын
Appreciate it!
Beautifully done!
@HikingThru
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Just started watching looking forward to the rest.
@HikingThru
10 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it 🤙🏼
Great hike! You capped it off with a water crossing to an awesome waterfall 😍 Thanks for taking us on this journey 😁
@HikingThru
10 ай бұрын
One of the best ways to end a big hike!
Great video....man that was wet! Loved the drone shots of Laverty Falls what a unique perspective. Also the crossing shot you did before the falls....now that was commitment to a shot! Thanks so much for sharing.
@HikingThru
10 ай бұрын
I find that my feet are always wet on the Dobson, so I committed to going out in a storm and it was actually such a great experience! I have grown to enjoy having to cross rivers multiple times between filming or having to drop gear off and come back to lug my son across. River crossings are usually a highlight of a hike, so I get to literally soak it all in multiple times 😂
I use to throw beer bottles off that waterfall. Had some good memories there with Mike and the boys
@HikingThru
5 ай бұрын
That explains all of the sea glass! Please toss in more reds 🙏🏼
What a wonderful video, it beautifully captures the mood and atmosphere of the Dobson. I’ve hiked it twice in June and I thought that was wet and muddy but it was nothing compared to what you experienced. Great job filming in such difficult conditions. 👍👍
@HikingThru
9 ай бұрын
Appreciate it! I’ve hiked the Dobson a few times and it was always muddy conditions, so I figured it would be fun to just head out during a huge storm and it was a great hike. 100% recommend hiking in the rain as long as your gears up for the task!
Looks like there are a ton of trails out there, can't wait to explore NB!
@HikingThru
10 ай бұрын
There certainly are. Wherever you are, you’re not far from a wild adventure !
I saw your car in the government parking Fredericton and I saw the name and I subscribed
@HikingThru
6 ай бұрын
Awesome, I love it! The decal has served its purpose 🥲
Wow.. unique experience between you, nature and your dog 👏 .. I see a strong bond between you and your 4-legged friend and I find it very beautiful 👍 .. living, walking, adventuring in that beautiful nature is fantastic and of great Force. .great respect.. 🙏💪😊
@HikingThru
10 ай бұрын
This was my pups first hike and I find it hard to hike without him now. He’s great company and he seems to love the adventuring through nature
Love that you still captured the Dobson in such wet and overcast conditions, this is what NB trails were like this summer. Wild pack sounds through the night too, holy crap!
@HikingThru
10 ай бұрын
This is what I picture when I think of the Dobson. Wet and soggy! 😂 And yeah, was not a fan of the Yotes being so close on the pups first big hike, but he took it like a champ!
This is beautiful Looked like a wonderful experience! 😊 The music at the beginning really sets up the mood. Thanks for sharing 👍 😊
@HikingThru
10 ай бұрын
It was a lovely first thru hike with my pup! Glad you enjoyed our adventure!