Saturday, July 08, 2006

Stonewall Creek Falls


These pretty little falls were not really a hike, as we were able to drive right up to the primitive campsite that is at the base of the falls. There is a trail nearby however open to mountain bikers, and presumably to hikers also, and we did hike a little ways up it just to see what we could see.

The falls itself are small but pretty, but unfortunately the last group of campers to stay here apparently were either too drunk or too careless to pack out their garbage. Nevermind that they had to drive right past a dumpster on their way out. Anyway, we tried to ignore the trash and just enjoy the water, which of course the kids were busy throwing rocks into.

(Even though we were able to drive right up to the falls, not all cars would be able to. Without a high-clearance vehicle we would have had to stop at a parking area about a half-mile or so back down the mountain. Near the dumpster. But of course it made Martin's day to be able to drive someplace your average car couldn't.)

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