Hiking Trails
Day Use Trail Fee
Day Use Access $5.00 per car
Hiking Trails are plentiful in the park. With 15 miles of trails you will surely find a favorite. Maybe a short hike on the Indian House Trail to the rock overhangs used by the Indians for shelter, or a longer hike down to the lake for some awesome fishing on the Primitive Campground Trail; or up the mountain to the Point Rock Overlook where you could see a bald eagle flying and a spectacular view. All the trails hold a new adventure each time you visit.
Point Rock Trail overview
Length: 1.1 mile - One way.
Degree of difficulty: moderate to hard.
This trail begins in the floor of Bucks Pocket Canyon, near the campground and ends some 800 feet above the canyon floor on a sandstone formation called Point Rock. Natural features include Little Sauty Creek, varied plant life including wildflowers and ferns, and special geologic formations estimated to be between 200-250 million years old. The trail starts across the Little Sauty Bridge just outside the campground and terminates with a spectacular view of the canyon.
Indian House Trail overview
Length: 1/2mile - One way.
Degree of difficulty: Easy to moderate.
Historically, the Cherokee Indians frequently occupied the rock overhangs at the trails end. Wildflowers and rhododendrons are abundant along this trail and bloom early spring.
High Bluff Trail overview
Length: 1/2 mile – One way.
Degree of difficulty: Easy to Moderate with some grade.
There is a huge beech tree in front of the overhang which is of historical significance. A small stream is located next to the overhang which flows during the fall and winter months.
South Sauty Creek Trail overview under renovation
Length: 1.5 miles - One way
Degree of difficulty: Moderate to Difficult.
Natural features include two waterfalls (which run in Fall/Winter), abundant plant life and a varied scenery. The trail starts just across the main creek bridge on the right.
Primitive Camping Road overview
Length: 1.6 miles - One way – ORV’s allowed.
Degree of difficulty: Moderate.
The Trail starts just before the main bridge headed down stream with the creek. The path is an old roadbed leading to the primitive camping area (fees required). The trail offers a beautiful view of the creek and boulders located in the creek bed. There is an abundance of plant life, animal life and spectacular views. The trail connects with the ORV Trail that leads to the Morgan’s Cove area.
Trail highlights in .pdf for printing
