Looking for the perfect selfie? Springhill Road in Fredericton has got you covered

Tucked away nearone of Fredericton's busiest streets,people are lining up their vehicles to get photos taken next toacow pasture.

Driving along Prospect Street, most people are familiar with Springhill Roadfor the smell of itsWastewater Treatment Plant or theTim Hortonsdrive-thru that has cars lined up onto the road.

But atthe verytop of Springhill Road, crowds of people aretakingphotos overlooking the valley and the St. John River.

"It's gorgeous," said Petrina McGuigan, while holding up her iPhone to get the perfect picture.

"Looking upriver with all the foliage on the different islands."

The photo shoots might consist of a cow or two and some fencing, butresidents say the picturesare worth it especially in fall.

"I took a different route just to see the pretty leaves," McGuigan said, who was driving to her cottage outside the city.

There's no question, Fredericton is full of attractions containing an assortment of fall foliage.

But the site is still a hidden gem for many. Even somelocal photographers have never heard about the view at the top of Springhill Road.

A love for sunsets

Jessica McCaffertylived at the top of the hillfor 15 years. There, shewould snap photos of the sceneryand go for walks every night to watch the sunset.

She said there was always something beautiful to look at.

"I've always enjoyed watching the sunset and this hill has the perfect view," she said.

Allison Moir lives atHarmony Community, a mini-home parkalong Springhill Road. Although the area is still within Fredericton limits, she saidresidents are always posing for a photo and getting "away from the noise."

"People are searching more and more for an escape," she said through Facebook Messenger.

'It speaks for itself'

For close to 10 years,she's observeddozens of vehicles parked along Springhill Road to get the perfect shot in summer and fall.

"There's always people along that stretch looking for photo [opportunities]and a quiet place to sit and end their day," she said.

Some just parkalong the side of the roadto enjoy a cup of coffee or to take asmoke break.

"If you've seen either a sunrise or sunset from up there, it speaks for itself," she said.