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Woodland Trail: ...the major trail leading from the Nature Center to Fall Creek Falls Overlook. Beginning behind the Nature Center, the trail crosses
Cane Creek Cascades by way of a swinging bridge, goes up a set of steps and then on to the Fall Creek Falls Overlook-it does have a few up hills
along the way.
Campground Trail: ...a short connector of the campground to the Woodland Trail. The trail starts in the back of campground "C" near site #177. This
important connector makes it possible to originate a hike from your campsite and link it to any of the other trails and their destinations.
Gorge Overlook Trail: ....and extension of the Woodland Trail. The trail begins (or ends) .2mi from the Nature Center near the top of the hill on the
Woodland Trail. Forking off to the right, it forms a scenic bypass loop to the direct Woodland Trail. The trail passes overlooks of the Cane Creek
Falls, two views of Cane Creek Gulf and Fall Creek Falls and then rejoins the Woodland Trail near Fall Creek. Each overlook is worth the extra walk.
Turkey Pen Ridge Trail: ...a connector of the Village Area to the Woodland Trail. This important trail makes it possible to originate a hike from the
Village Area and link it to any of the other trails and their destinations or to go from any trail to the Village Area.. The trail originates off of the Village
road (which leads from the camper check-in to the dam) directly across from the entrance to the village. Park in the Village Area, cross the road and
enjoy. The hike is a .4mi stroll on an almost level, shaded path. At the Woodland Trail it is a .3mi-right to the Nature Center or .45mi-left to Fall Creek
Falls Overlook.
Base of Fall Creek Falls Trail: ...a steep trail to the bottom of the falls. At the Falls Overlook, the trail to the left continues to the plunge pool of Fall
Creek Falls. This trail winds through ancient layers of rock while experiencing the cool temperatures and looming trees of a virgin forest as it
descends through the Fall Creek Gorge to the base of the Falls and magnificent view of the tumbling waters. It is only .4mi to the base, but then it is a
long .4mi back to the top. Be sure and rest, hiking is not a contest. Stay on the trail. Do not shortcut the switchbacks.
Piney Falls Trail: ...a pleasant stroll through the center of the Scenic Loop. It begins near the Fall Creek Falls Parking Lot and is accessible from
either the Bike Path or the Falls Road. The trail goes though the Loop, crossing several small creeks and then reaches Piney Falls Road after 1.3mi.
After crossing the road, the trail bears right and continues to .55mi to the Piney Falls Area. The trail is a part of the Lower Loop Overnight Trail, but is
over easy terrain. Note: after arriving at Piney Falls Road (after walking through the loop), it is a short walk (left) along the road to the Bike Path and
an easy return to Fall Creek Falls.
Milliken's Trail: ...A side trail off the Piney Falls Trail which goes to the overlook. The overlook is a great place to take a break, even though there
are no restrooms or water, and the trail is a great way to get there. Follow the Piney Falls Trail for 1mi. Turn right on Millikan's Trail where it is .4mi to
the overlook. From the overlook it is 1.5m back to Fall Creek Falls parking lot using the Scenic Loop Drive. Walking along roads is usualy not as much
fun, but this is an exception because of
the magnificent overlooks. Walking the Loop gives the hiker the opportunity or the excuse to stop at each overlook.
Piney Falls Side Trails: ...overlook and bridge trails. In the Piney area there are two very short trails. Beginning at the parking area, the path to the
right leads to the Piney Falls overlook and the one to the left goes steeply downhill to the long swinging bridge over Piney Creek.
Paw Paw Trail: ...A loop with great views of Cane Creek Gorge. The trail starts at the Nature Center and heads north to cross Rockhouse Creek,
climbs a hill, and continues on to striking views of Cane Creek Falls, the Cane Creek Gulf, and Fall Creek Falls.
Cable Trail: ...a steep trail to the base of Cane Creek Falls. On the Paw Paw Trail, the trail going uphill to the left immediately after crossing
Rockhouse Creek is the Cable Trail. This is a rugged, steep trail, please use the cable. NOTE: See the Cable Trail Information on the map or consult
with a Ranger or the Nature Center Staff before walking the Cable Trail!
Gilbert Gaul Loop: ...the newest trail in the Park. Park at the gate of Group Camp #2. The trail begins on the left side of the paved road and follows
and old dirt road for a level .8mi (stay right-actually straight-at the beginning of the hike where another old road branches off to the left-this is the
return). The dirt road then goes downhill into an open field, close to the site of the Gilvert Gaul homestead, and finally on to the head of the lake. Here
the road ends and the trail really begins leading off to the left. Follow along the lake for 1.1mi to the Frazier Ran Shelter-a great place for a break. It is
then 1.35 miles from the shelter around the lake to the cabins. Shortly before reaching the cabins the main trail leaves the lake and goes up a gentle
hill for .2mi. This section of the trail was nicknamed the "fern line". At the top of the hill go right on another old road and it's .45mi back to the trailhead.
Notes:
1. The trail is new and might be as obvious as a beaten path. However, it follows a road or a lake so it should not be hard to follow. 2. The trail can
also be accessed from the end of the Villas (cabins) but this trailhead should only be used by Inn or Cabin visitors.
Bike Paths: ...paved paths. These paths are useful when linking other trails or just walking them as a trail. Please yield the right of way to the bikes, it
is their path. Go to Mountain Bike trails for more biking and trail information.
Inn to the Dam: ...a paved path which follows the lake for 1.35mi
Dam to Fall Creek Falls Overlook: ...a paved path which winds through a forest to a junction after .45mi. Go left, cross a bridge, and continue .1mi
to the top of a hill and another junction. Go right and it is .1mi to the Overlook.
Cane Creek Cascades by way of a swinging bridge, goes up a set of steps and then on to the Fall Creek Falls Overlook-it does have a few up hills
along the way.
Campground Trail: ...a short connector of the campground to the Woodland Trail. The trail starts in the back of campground "C" near site #177. This
important connector makes it possible to originate a hike from your campsite and link it to any of the other trails and their destinations.
Gorge Overlook Trail: ....and extension of the Woodland Trail. The trail begins (or ends) .2mi from the Nature Center near the top of the hill on the
Woodland Trail. Forking off to the right, it forms a scenic bypass loop to the direct Woodland Trail. The trail passes overlooks of the Cane Creek
Falls, two views of Cane Creek Gulf and Fall Creek Falls and then rejoins the Woodland Trail near Fall Creek. Each overlook is worth the extra walk.
Turkey Pen Ridge Trail: ...a connector of the Village Area to the Woodland Trail. This important trail makes it possible to originate a hike from the
Village Area and link it to any of the other trails and their destinations or to go from any trail to the Village Area.. The trail originates off of the Village
road (which leads from the camper check-in to the dam) directly across from the entrance to the village. Park in the Village Area, cross the road and
enjoy. The hike is a .4mi stroll on an almost level, shaded path. At the Woodland Trail it is a .3mi-right to the Nature Center or .45mi-left to Fall Creek
Falls Overlook.
Base of Fall Creek Falls Trail: ...a steep trail to the bottom of the falls. At the Falls Overlook, the trail to the left continues to the plunge pool of Fall
Creek Falls. This trail winds through ancient layers of rock while experiencing the cool temperatures and looming trees of a virgin forest as it
descends through the Fall Creek Gorge to the base of the Falls and magnificent view of the tumbling waters. It is only .4mi to the base, but then it is a
long .4mi back to the top. Be sure and rest, hiking is not a contest. Stay on the trail. Do not shortcut the switchbacks.
Piney Falls Trail: ...a pleasant stroll through the center of the Scenic Loop. It begins near the Fall Creek Falls Parking Lot and is accessible from
either the Bike Path or the Falls Road. The trail goes though the Loop, crossing several small creeks and then reaches Piney Falls Road after 1.3mi.
After crossing the road, the trail bears right and continues to .55mi to the Piney Falls Area. The trail is a part of the Lower Loop Overnight Trail, but is
over easy terrain. Note: after arriving at Piney Falls Road (after walking through the loop), it is a short walk (left) along the road to the Bike Path and
an easy return to Fall Creek Falls.
Milliken's Trail: ...A side trail off the Piney Falls Trail which goes to the overlook. The overlook is a great place to take a break, even though there
are no restrooms or water, and the trail is a great way to get there. Follow the Piney Falls Trail for 1mi. Turn right on Millikan's Trail where it is .4mi to
the overlook. From the overlook it is 1.5m back to Fall Creek Falls parking lot using the Scenic Loop Drive. Walking along roads is usualy not as much
fun, but this is an exception because of
the magnificent overlooks. Walking the Loop gives the hiker the opportunity or the excuse to stop at each overlook.
Piney Falls Side Trails: ...overlook and bridge trails. In the Piney area there are two very short trails. Beginning at the parking area, the path to the
right leads to the Piney Falls overlook and the one to the left goes steeply downhill to the long swinging bridge over Piney Creek.
Paw Paw Trail: ...A loop with great views of Cane Creek Gorge. The trail starts at the Nature Center and heads north to cross Rockhouse Creek,
climbs a hill, and continues on to striking views of Cane Creek Falls, the Cane Creek Gulf, and Fall Creek Falls.
Cable Trail: ...a steep trail to the base of Cane Creek Falls. On the Paw Paw Trail, the trail going uphill to the left immediately after crossing
Rockhouse Creek is the Cable Trail. This is a rugged, steep trail, please use the cable. NOTE: See the Cable Trail Information on the map or consult
with a Ranger or the Nature Center Staff before walking the Cable Trail!
Gilbert Gaul Loop: ...the newest trail in the Park. Park at the gate of Group Camp #2. The trail begins on the left side of the paved road and follows
and old dirt road for a level .8mi (stay right-actually straight-at the beginning of the hike where another old road branches off to the left-this is the
return). The dirt road then goes downhill into an open field, close to the site of the Gilvert Gaul homestead, and finally on to the head of the lake. Here
the road ends and the trail really begins leading off to the left. Follow along the lake for 1.1mi to the Frazier Ran Shelter-a great place for a break. It is
then 1.35 miles from the shelter around the lake to the cabins. Shortly before reaching the cabins the main trail leaves the lake and goes up a gentle
hill for .2mi. This section of the trail was nicknamed the "fern line". At the top of the hill go right on another old road and it's .45mi back to the trailhead.
Notes:
1. The trail is new and might be as obvious as a beaten path. However, it follows a road or a lake so it should not be hard to follow. 2. The trail can
also be accessed from the end of the Villas (cabins) but this trailhead should only be used by Inn or Cabin visitors.
Bike Paths: ...paved paths. These paths are useful when linking other trails or just walking them as a trail. Please yield the right of way to the bikes, it
is their path. Go to Mountain Bike trails for more biking and trail information.
Inn to the Dam: ...a paved path which follows the lake for 1.35mi
Dam to Fall Creek Falls Overlook: ...a paved path which winds through a forest to a junction after .45mi. Go left, cross a bridge, and continue .1mi
to the top of a hill and another junction. Go right and it is .1mi to the Overlook.
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