November 15, 2024

It was a beautiful day for hiking. I was on my way to Pedestal Rock/King’s Bluff (30 minutes further east) and thought I would stop here since I was in the area. I’m so glad I did. This was a pretty easy trail and I was the only one on it. There was a camper in the parking lot when I arrived and left but I never saw anyone. There is a nice sized parking lot, several picnic tables, and a primitive bathroom. Along the trail there are several benches where you can stop and enjoy the peace and quiet and see the beauty.

The trail isn’t really marked but I didn’t have much trouble finding my way as the path is well used. Even with the leaves covering the path, you are still able to find it. The AllTrails app can also be of assistance.

When you reach the top of the Natural Bridge, you can look down and see the area below. Keep going down the trail and to the left, you will see the underneath part of the bridge. Today there was a little water falling. I was able to get up closed and explore all around the base of the bridge. Just to the right of the bridge there is a path. If you follow it, you will go back to the top so turn around and go back to the path you just walked off and follow it around. It will take you to a water crossing and a cave and another waterfall. Here at the cave and waterfall, the path is really hard to see so be vigilant. The path will wind around and take you back to the Natural Bridge and lead you to the path that was on the right. This will take you back to the top of the bridge and you will back track your way back to the parking lot.

The trail itself it only about a mile but well worth the stop if you have the time. I didn’t see any animals other than a few squirrels while I was there.

You can see a few more photos of this beautiful site on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571357578836