Raggedy Ass Falls is a lovely hike and a set of four waterfalls located out in Wirral, just about an hour outside of both Fredericton and Saint John and a perfect way to spend part of your day.
The trailhead for Raggedy Ass Falls can be accessed by turning onto Sand Brook Road from Route 101 in Wirral. From here you continue onto the dirt road for 1.5km where you will see a green trailhead sign on the right for Raggedy Ass Falls. Not to be mistaken for the black trailhead sign about 200m onto the dirt road as that leads to the Kirkpatrick Family Adventure Trail. There are two trailheads, one for the Lower Trail, another for the Upper Trail about 200m further up the dirt road.
From the Lower trailhead this hike is about 600m following the Raggedy Ass Stream all the way up to the falls. The Upper Trail is also about 600m, crossing a bridge and leading you through a forested area and down a steep hill to reach the falls. From this point you can either climb three of the four falls to the lookout point for the fourth falls, or follow the trail back up the steep hill which will loop you around to the top of a beautiful lookout.
There are several spots beneath the falls which are perfect for taking a dip and having a little swim. Bring some snacks and have yourself a picnic at one of the several waterfall lookouts and don’t forget to pack out your trash. If hiking with a child or pup, there are a few points to be cautious with large drop offs and rough terrain.
You wont likely encounter many people on the trail... but if it is the weekend and the sun is shining or the leaves are falling, you can expect to run into at most a handful of people enjoying the falls as it is located between two major cities, but is also lesser known due to previous accessibility issues to the trailhead.
The Oromocto Watershed Association has put in a lot of work this year after injecting 1.3million dollars into the trails, access roads and waterfalls. Including replacing two bridges to access Raggedy Ass Falls which have been out for the past 5+ years making it very difficult to access the falls.
This trail pairs extremely well with a trip to the Kirkpatrick Family Adventure Trail which is suitable for all ages and Leads to the South Branch Oromocto Falls. The trailhead can be found approximately 1 km before the Raggedy Ass Trailhead. This falls is quite large, always roaring and once the home to a logging operation where they would float logs down the river and falls. Informations on the history can be found at the lookout point.
I hope that this video serves as a trail guide for some and as motivation for all to get out and enjoy some waterfalls, hiking trails, and mountains that our province has to offer!
Happy Hiking🥾
-Hiking Thru
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