Shogomoc Stream
26.85 km | 16.68 mi
Length can differ from official measure!
Kategorie 2
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Description of Shogomoc Stream:
Shogomoc Stream is a stream in New Brunswick, Canada, flowing into the Saint John River near Nackawic, several kilometers north of the town. Originating from small lakes and wetlands, including Shogomoc Lake, Kilburn Lake, Snowshoe, Indian, Charlie, and Ingraham, the stream gathers strength as it meanders gently through the landscape. Approximately 2 km from its confluence with the Saint John River, the stream’s character changes dramatically, cutting through a ravine and dropping rapidly over a 600-meter section, creating four scenic waterfalls, including Shogomoc Falls (5 m high, 70% slope) and Big Falls (6 m high, a cascade type). These waterfalls, formed over granite outcrops, are accessible via the Shogomoc Falls Trail, a 1.2-mile out-and-back hiking trail near Ritchie, popular for birding, hiking, and trail running, with an elevation gain of 141 ft. The trail, considered easy, takes about 29 minutes to complete and is best visited from March to October.
The Shogomoc Walking Bridge, a 265-foot pedestrian suspension bridge opened in 2011, spans the stream near its mouth at the Mactaquac Head Pond, forming part of the Trans Canada and Sentier NB Trail. The bridge offers views of the stream and remnants of an old highway bridge submerged due to the Mactaquac Dam’s flooding. The stream’s lower section features rapids and rock gardens, making it a challenging yet rewarding route for experienced kayakers and canoeists, as noted in accounts of paddling trips between Shogomoc and Kilburn Lakes. The area is also known for fishing, with local reports detailing species and baits used in Shogomoc Cove. The name “Shogomoc” derives from the Maliseet term “Seeogamook,” meaning “place of chiefs,” referencing a rock formation in the Saint John River before it was flooded in 1967.
Shogomoc Stream is a stream in New Brunswick, Canada, flowing into the Saint John River near Nackawic, several kilometers north of the town. Originating from small lakes and wetlands, including Shogomoc Lake, Kilburn Lake, Snowshoe, Indian, Charlie, and Ingraham, the stream gathers strength as it meanders gently through the landscape. Approximately 2 km from its confluence with the Saint John River, the stream’s character changes dramatically, cutting through a ravine and dropping rapidly over a 600-meter section, creating four scenic waterfalls, including Shogomoc Falls (5 m high, 70% slope) and Big Falls (6 m high, a cascade type). These waterfalls, formed over granite outcrops, are accessible via the Shogomoc Falls Trail, a 1.2-mile out-and-back hiking trail near Ritchie, popular for birding, hiking, and trail running, with an elevation gain of 141 ft. The trail, considered easy, takes about 29 minutes to complete and is best visited from March to October.
The Shogomoc Walking Bridge, a 265-foot pedestrian suspension bridge opened in 2011, spans the stream near its mouth at the Mactaquac Head Pond, forming part of the Trans Canada and Sentier NB Trail. The bridge offers views of the stream and remnants of an old highway bridge submerged due to the Mactaquac Dam’s flooding. The stream’s lower section features rapids and rock gardens, making it a challenging yet rewarding route for experienced kayakers and canoeists, as noted in accounts of paddling trips between Shogomoc and Kilburn Lakes. The area is also known for fishing, with local reports detailing species and baits used in Shogomoc Cove. The name “Shogomoc” derives from the Maliseet term “Seeogamook,” meaning “place of chiefs,” referencing a rock formation in the Saint John River before it was flooded in 1967.
