Snowshoe or Hike Adventure – Hummock Trail to Blow Me Down Brook

It took us just under 4 hours to snowshoe the 3.5km to Blow Me Down Brook (about 7km return), including breaks, lunch, and photo stops.

Park on Saltwater Road. Cross Route 450 and continue on the snowmobile track. The trail heads to the right and comes very close to a house - stay on it and follow to the left. From here, stay on the trail/snowmobile track. At the first fork, stay left. At the second fork, stay right. At about 1.75km (just before a pond) look for the pink flagging tape on the right and head into the woods. Almost right away, you will have to cross a small stream. Follow the trail and flagging tape until you come out on the open bog.

Staying to the left on the bog, go about 300metres and you should see the trail head into the forest again on the left. Follow along until the fork at the first lookout. From here you can see back to Blow Me Down peak and the Bay of Islands. Continuing on, you come to another lookout within 50 metres with views of Blow Me Down brook, and the peridotite sections of the Blow Me Downs.

Unless you plan to head further into the Blow Me Downs, lookout #2 is a great place to enjoy your lunch or snack, then return back the way you came. If you continue down to the brook, be aware this last section is VERY steep and slippery.

The trail is pretty well flagged with IATNL neon pink and there are many old IAT blazes still scattered throughout. It was pretty easy to follow, although there are many blowdowns and low hanging branches. Just beautiful, dusted with new fallen snow.