Egypt Falls

I neglected to write about Egypt Falls for a long time, if only because I've been there often.  Still, it's a must-see spot that both Margareers and Scotsvillers claim as their own. The trailhead can be found off Piper's Glen Road in Upper Margaree. On my last visit, the sign had been knocked down and was laying on its front, but a few scraps of flagging tape still marked the spot.

The hike is only about 250 meters, going down on the way in. I've always been a bit miffed by trails that offer the reward before the climb (as if they could change!). So, prepare for an easier way in than out, and wear decent shoes for both the hike and navigating the brook rocks at the base. Near the bottom, ropes can be found to help you down the steeper section with caution. The wide falls have a strong flow and I've always seen deep enough pools to take a dip if you're so inclined. My usual routine is to forget to wear bug repellent and spend only minimal time enjoying the beauty of the falls, but those who come prepared (or come on a breezy day) might enjoy a picnic or a longer stay. This is a densely forested area, and the flies are often out in full force.

A brief visit to Patterson's General Store after my last hike to Egypt Falls led to a conversation with an older gentleman about the spot. He hadn't been there in several years (poor knees) but was kind enough to give me a brief history lesson on the name of the falls--specifically, that "his" people would never call it Egypt Falls. It's been Piper's Glen Falls since he was young, and, alternatively, Appin Falls before that--named after the Steward family from Appin, Scotland, who lived near the falls sometime in the 1800s.

Geocaches in area: 

"A Piper's Watery Delight" N 46° 11.600 W 061° 07.737 Status: Unknown, not listed on 2014-07-24