The Goose River Trail - Fundy National Park Overnight Backcountry Backpacking

My solo overnight on the brand new Goose River Trail in Fundy National Park.
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It is extremely rare for a national park to construct a brand new backcountry trail. Hat's off to FNP for building TWO in the last few years. (The first being the new Fundy Footpath Connector) This is a BEAUTY!
"One Night Stands" are overnight backpacking trips for anyone who has an interest in venturing into the backcountry, but may be new to the sport, or simply short on time! And, unlike our other videos past and upcoming, no long term commitment required :)
00:00 Intro
17:46 Day Two
21:49 Switchyback
24:49 Howe's The Hike?

[@josephgionet7632]

I love your videos I am always on the look out for the new videos :)

[@HowestheHike]

Yay! Thank you! That's very kind!!

[@chrismeaney4928]

@13:18 dude.. I am listening. Thanks for your videos! I'm inspired

[@HowestheHike]

That's awesome! Thank you!!

[@mom2littlemen]

I just have to tell you that my son and I did this trail last week and I couldn’t stop singing your switch back song. 😂

[@HowestheHike]

Oh my goodness - hahaha! Hope you both had an amazing time!

[@erinbrandtfilliter4112]

Great and educational video! I've got GR4 booked for a family trip with our 6 year old coming up. We've done backcountry trips out west, but this would be our first one in the East and it is good to get a feel for the terrain. Hopefully we all make it ok!

[@HowestheHike]

Have an awesome time! And CONGRATS for getting them out at a you anger age! As I can attest, life long memories as a family!!!

[@TravelingMaritimers]

We've camped at Goose River twice, once upstairs and once downstairs :) Both were incredible experiences. Can't wait to do the new trail, it looks amazing. Thanks for sharing this!!

[@HowestheHike]

My pleasure! It is SO much nicer than the old road/trail. Enjoy!!

[@150F2011]

As my dad used to say to me"What did you do with the money we gave you for singing lessons?" LOL It's about having a good time and you certainly were! I enjoy your hikes and hope to see more!Wish I lived closer,mice trail! Thanks for your extra work to bring these to us!

[@HowestheHike]

Hahaha! Indeed. My pleasure Scott - hope you get up this way sometime!

[@susanhigson]

I'm glad I ran into you that day as you shot this video ....Great job,enjoyed watching it!

[@HowestheHike]

Thanks Susan. It was nice to meet you as well!

[@Reckoning1]

Watching this video brought back some childhood memories. Not of the Fundy National Park. Lol I am from Maine and we would visit my grandparents in Lubec when I was really young. My grandfather had a farm that backed up to the beach in Quoddy Narrows. Dug up lots of clams on that beach. We liked to visited the west quoddy head lighthouse, looking out towards NS, and Campobello Island. Such a beautiful area.

[@HowestheHike]

Glad to hear this Thomas. Thanks for sharing!

[@northernbeadle]

Thanks for a great video.. but seriously I came here only to say: That was the BEST video intro EVER!!! :)

[@HowestheHike]

Hahaha. Thanks!

[@BryanDeLay]

Very nice video! New trails are extremely rare, especially in the US. The US forestry service has enough trouble maintaining all the trails now and more trails is the last thing they want.

[@HowestheHike]

Thanks Bryan! Yes, it is rare indeed. That's why I wanted to see this one right away!

[@kristenscott9438]

LOL! Nice song! Made me chuckle so hard! HAHAHAHAAA!

[@HowestheHike]

Haha - thanks! Trying to stay sane while hiking alone!!

[@JenniferLupine]

Just found your channel- I’m a new subscriber :). Really enjoyed seeing the area and your singing :) Looking forward to catching up your prior hikes -😊

[@HowestheHike]

Hi Jennifer - thanks! (well, not on the singing part, haha!) I'll check out your videos too!

[@JenniferLupine]

@@HowestheHike We've been to Acadia N P in Maine before, but look forward to seeing more of your neck of the woods in your videos - would be fun to make another trip to area - wasn't familiar with the Fundy Trail- thanks :)

[@HowestheHike]

The Fundy Footpath is an awesome one to try as well. Tough, but very rewarding. We'd love to have you up this way!

[@JenniferLupine]

@@HowestheHike Can you arrange good weather?

[@HowestheHike]

HAHA. Not a chance. It's the Maritimes :)

[@cassandrarudolph-metivier4287]

As a newbie to backcountry camping, I HUGELY appreciated your video and all of the insight you gave along the way. It has quelled a lot of my fears! There are advisories about the beginning of the trail being 2km of steep uphill climbing. I'm assuming it's still trail like we saw in the rest of your video (not climbing boulders or anything like that?)

[@HowestheHike]

Thanks so much Cassandra! And what you see is what it is like - no boulders :)

[@TheBeatenPaths]

Great video!!! Doing this trail in mid July. Lots of water sources on the trail? I'd like to go without my backpack water bladder and just take a bottle and filter, will I be ok?

[@HowestheHike]

Thanks! Yes, lots of water along the trail. If a dry spell comes along, they may be harder to use, but I'd say you'll have no issues at all.

[@denisetrask5694]

Great video, new to hiking and planning on doing the Goose River Trail mid summer in preparation for the footpath late summer... How long did it take you to hike one way? Would a round trip (20K) be doable in one day or should we plan an overnight?

[@HowestheHike]

Thanks! I took my time and it was about 3 hours each way. I've done 20K days before and would suggest an overnight. Certainly is more fun!

[@lovemountains5517]

are hiking in the rockies this summer? looking forward for the videos. enjoyed watching them.

[@HowestheHike]

Manang Ca Yes we are! Three hikes planned in July and August. I’m looking forward to that too! Amazing places.

[@PhireflyDesigns]

Was there water at the campsite? Thank you for the amazing videos!

[@HowestheHike]

Thank you! And yes, there is water there - with a white pipe assisting water flow out of a small stream.

[@robertkeller9574]

Excellent video Stuart, clean shots and interesting commentary! I have a few questions though, from Ontario and will surely be visiting new Brunswick next spring and wanted to ask how do you reserve those noted campsites, #4 seems ideal! Plus, I noticed you had what appeared to be a Garmin device in your tent, do you find them helpful on such a trail? Would you recommend the one you are carrying! And last question, I heard nova Scotia has few bears, does this park have many to be concerned with as you !mentioned hanging ur food from trees! In central Ontario they can be many and an issue at times! Thanks again in putting together a wonderful video.

[@HowestheHike]

Hi Robert - thanks so much! Those campsites are reserved on the Parks Canada website. Very easy to do. Yes, I have a Garmin inreach explorer + and use it only for 2 way text communications, and to allow family to track me in real time. No need for it at all for route finding on trails like this.Lots of black bears in NB, but I've never seen one on any hikes since I was 6 years old. I do hang however - just I case - and for the rats, raccoons and other "mini bears" who are looking for a snack.

[@robertkeller9574]

@@HowestheHike thanks Stuart!! Much appreciated!

[@tanyanace7122]

Can you still hike the old trail Should you want to?

[@HowestheHike]

That's a great question. It would depend on whether or not they still use it as access on their four wheelers for trail maintenance and campsite maintenance. If so, that means they would keep the Deadful to a minimum to allow motorized access. And it wouldn't surprise me if that's what they do. That said I would always ask the park office if it's OK!

[@kevinhowe569]

plan to go in next few weeks

[@HowestheHike]

Awesome - enjoy!

[@areffayaz9869]

Great video, we are planning a trip around the same time as your's. How long was the hike there/back?

[@HowestheHike]

Thanks so much! I'm not sure how fast you walk so that's very difficult to to say. But at a leisurely pace of 3 ~ ish km/h it would be in the vicinity three hours out and three hours back. Have fun!

[@areffayaz9869]

Thank you so much for getting back to me! @@HowestheHike

[@HowestheHike]

Any time!