Parlee Brook Amphitheatre is one of New Brunswick’s most popular winter hikes and for good reason! This icy spectacle has got to be one of the most magestic and magical ice formations that I have seen. This lovely hike is located in Sussex, New Brunswick, a must see if you plan to explore around the Sussex or Fundy area during the winter months.
The trailhead for the Parlee Brook Amphitheatre can be accessed approximately 7.5km into Parlee Brook road and just before the tiny blue camp on the right hand side. Parking for this hike is just past the blue camp on the other side of the bridge.
From the trailhead it is a 3.5km hike to the main attraction beginning with a rather steep slope climbing 110m over the first 1.2km. The total elevation of the whole hike being 200m making the return hike mainly downhill. It would be a fantastic idea to bring a sled or GT to make the return hike much more exciting and speedy. I would suggest a sled you can control ofcourse or things might get dicey! The total hike clocked in at about 7km and should take approximately 2 hours of moving time. It is upto you how long you would like to spend and enjoy at the beautiful ice walls of the amphitheater, but be sure to bring along your crampons as many parts of the trail, especially the last 800m climb up the brook to the final destination are completely ice for the majority of winter.
This would be a great for families, friends and pets alike. I would not necessarily recommend this hike to anyone with mobility issues or who may not be physically able, due to the steep incline which continues on for what may seem like forever for some, as well as the extreme icy conditions making it difficult even with some large crampons on. If hiking with a child or pup, there are a few points to be cautious with very icy terrain on the lead up to the ampitheatre where I would suggest to take tour time and tread cautiously. The rest should be manageable and fairly safe.
You will likely encounter others on the trail due to the popularity and the sheer beauty that this hike holds. If you are lucky you may catch some ice climbers doing their thing as they like to frequent this are for obvious reasons. If you plan to conquer this hike over the weekend it is a guarentee that you will come across a large amount of proclaimed adventurists. I would suggest heading out mid-week where you can limit the large crowds.
This trail would serve as an exceptional excursion for anyone in the area of Sussex or Fundy. There are also many other amazing hikes and activities in the area, including Friars Nose, which is a side quest of this hike and only adds on 1km… highly recommend! Another highly popular year-round hike in the area are the Sussex Bluffs which are across the street from the beginning of Parlee Brook road. Potential for a full day of great hiking and views!
I hope that this video serves as a trail guide for some and as motivation for all to get out and enjoy some waterfalls, mountains and hiking trails wherever you may be!
Happy Hiking🥾
-Hiking Thru
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