CHRISTOPHER'S CHASM

Christopher's Chasm is a large crack in the northern end of Ben Lomond Mountain, east of Saint John, NB.

Ben Lomond is named after a mountain in the Scottish highlands.

Distance: 3.5 km return
*there is another route from the direction of the airport, but this way is about 4 km shorter.

Trail marking: The trail is well marked with orange tape.

Caution: Be sure to take the correct trail from the parking area. There are 3 old side roads in the vicinity, but you want the one blocked by a concrete barrier.

[Getting There]
From Saint John, head east on NB-1 to exit 137A. *17 km from the Harbor Bridge.
Take the exit onto NB-111 and turn towards the Saint John Airport.
Drive 5 km south-east on NB-111 and turn left onto Cozy Lake Rd.
Drive 1.5 km and watch for a large concrete barrier blocking a trail on the left. (45° 21.023'N 65° 54.821'W) *100 m. past civic address #180.
Either park at the turn-around at the end of the road, or near the concrete barrier.

[The Trail]
Cross over the barrier, and follow the old trail for about 550 meters to where it joins a more significant road. (45° 21.058'N 65° 54.443'W)
Turn left and follow the road for another 500 meters to an intersection in an open area. (45° 21.294'N 65° 54.400'W)
Take a sharp right and walk east on a lesser trail for 300 meters to where a flagged footpath on the left goes up Ben Lomond Mountain. (45° 21.287'N 65° 54.179'W)
Follow the footpath north for 375 meters up over the top of Ben Lomond to Christopher’s Chasm. (45° 21.450'N 65° 54.130'W)

[The Chasm]
It is an impressive crack in the mountain. Take time to explore it.
On the trail above the chasm there are good views of Loch Lomond and the surrounding countryside.