Walton Glen Gorge Falls

We went to the observation platform that is approximately 1.1km hike from the information building and there are multiple steps and one large hill to negotiate at the beginning of the trail and the rest of the hike was fairly flat with occasional benches for anyone wanting to have a rest. Note: Using the signage to go back to Information building you will come out at a different location and this route avoids the multiple steps but a little bit longer of a hike back . I'm assuming they have done this for Covid social distance requirements that could be an issue on the stairs. This is the easiest route and would recommend it for anyone that is not physically fit or avid hiker.

Wonderful hike. Please keep in mind that the trail directly down to the Eye of the Needle is very steep in sections so wear very good shoes with lots of grip. Hiking poles are also recommend. Bring a separate pair of water shoes to cross the stream to get to the eye. If you want to pass through the eye, you will be wading through water about 4' deep (wear Quick drying clothes).The route I took was the connector trail to the Fundy Footpath over to Salmon River then up through the river to the Gorge. If you take this route plan accordingly. It is about 12km long and once you reach Salmon River you are walking in water more than dry land. Water footwear is a must.After seeing the stories on the CBC about the injured hikers who needed to be air lifted out of this trail I needed to add this to my review. Please people, do some research before attempting this hike. While I was on this trail I witnessed people hiking in flip flops and sandals. Hiking without water. Hiking while carrying their lap dog (twice). It's not an easy trail. This is a DIFFICULT trail. Be prepared. If you've never hiked before don't go on this trail. It's not for the uninitiated.

Beautiful and easy Hike to the Walton Glen Gorge observation deck from the Fundy trail parkway #15 (P15).The more strenuous hike in the near vicinity of the observation deck would be Walton Glen Falls / Eye of the Needle. Proper footwear is highly recommended and plenty of water.Pictures are from the Observation Deck.

Felt like a tourist trap. The hike was good but the gorge observation deck was nothing to rave about. The entry fee is almost $35, a bit steep for the value. There are plenty of lookout points on the Fundy Drive, if you want to make it worthwhile. The pic is one of the lookout points on the trail.

The photo doesn't convey how beautiful it is there. Unfortunately, we couldn't find a way to get closer, so we were only able to see it from a viewpoint.

We found this place on the Waterfalls of New Brunswick book and after googling it thought it looked awesome. So we followed the instructions of the book and went through Little Salmon Road and we had to park a little far away from where the map said the trail started. However, after walking through a well paved road (Little Salmon Rd is all dirt road) we came upon a little parkway loop that had not-yet-finished Reception Area building and every sign telling us the name and distance for the trails. (There’s more trails than just the Walton Glen Gorge)We were going with the idea that it was going to be pretty well groomed but it was going to be a hard hike. But we found out everything has been changed, there are gravel paths that take you to the Walton Glen Gorge Lookout (although when you get there the edge is fenced off) and to other trails such as Little Salmon Beach, McLeod Brook Falls, etc. However the trail for the Walton Glen Gorge, which is the one you go down to the water was pretty tough to find. There is only one sign telling you it’s in that direction, and in that same direction you find several paths with no signaling and if you take a wrong one you end up doing a loop and coming onto a gravel path again. There is still a lot under construction.Now the good part, we finally found our way towards Little Salmon River and followed it through a very strenuous and extreme hike (at a good pace you make 45 min from the gravel path to the end which is the Eye of the Needle). So the Eye of the Needle is where the Gorge really thins out and you find yourself surrounded by high rock walls. When you get there, there is a freezing swimhole which you can cross and it takes you to continue downstream (there is no more path after this). The hike back was insane because you are now tired. All in all it’s an amazing hike, with very steep sections with barely enough space for both your feet, you scramble around boulders and hang to trees and some rope as well.Recommend 10/10!!!!!

Excellent visit for hikers. Short hike of 1.2 kms one way. Rapid descent and ascent - hikers should be well prepared with boots and poles as required. Involved a water crossing that may be high with heavy rains or snow melts.

Amazing view of the falls.The viewing deck was high and the trail is easy. Lots of wild flowers.

This is a breathtakingly beautiful sight to see! There are 2 trails to reach this site from parking area 15 within the Fundy Trail Parkway. I took the shortcut" trail at 1.1 Kms as opposed to the longer trail (which can take a few hours each way and is rated "difficult"). The shortcut trail takes you to a ledge that is secured by a high safety fence but places you directly across a water fall on the other side of the very deep