Waterfalls Details: Clarendon Falls Brook drains Moose Lake and series of wetlands located along the northern flanks of Queens Ridge in Queens County. Queens Ridge is located near the community of Clarendon which is northwest of Welsford. The brook tumbles down from the ridge into a broad valley and eventually into Wirral Lake. This series of waterways is part of the Oromocto River Watershed. The geology in the area of the falls is predominately sandstone. The combination of flowing water and sandstone produces beautiful sculptured waterfalls.
Clarendon Falls II is 700 metres up from the road. The trail is on the northern side of the brook and it rises very quickly until it plateaus near the hydro lines. From here it is a gentle slope to about 250 meters beyond the hydro line at which point a short bushwhack down over the embankment to the waterfalls. An alternate route is to hike up along the brook. This is the most picturesque in that there are several smaller waterfalls along the way that are worthwhile photographing.
Visit Detail: With the vehicle parked near the Clarendon Falls Brook bridge on route 101 we walked up the road to a trail that follows the northern side of the brook. Very quickly this old logging road gains elevation until it begins to level off near the NB Power Highline. We continued across the clearing and about 200 metres further along we decided to cut into the woods and bushwhacked the short distance to this impressive slide falls. What a gem.
Clarendon Falls II is an excellent location to sit in the shallow water as it slides over the rock face. On this visit there was just enough water flowing over the smooth surface to produce stunning photographs. Most will be angry with this comment, but at one point the sun was out and we had to wait 20 minutes before it was gone behind the clouds before continuing. Anyone who photographs waterfalls wants overcast skies and we were at the mercy of the sun. This is a must see falls in autumn.