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Eric Axley

3 years ago
3/5

This site is HUGE with plenty of space for lots of tents and hammocks. I think the capacity is around 30, but we only saw one other couple there on a Saturday night for a total of 5 people. We just about felt like we had the place to ourselves. It is right next to a decent sized stream so water should be easily accessible there at all times of year.

The hike there is relatively flat and easy at just 2 miles from the southern end of the Pretty Hollow Gap trail, but there wasn't much to see on the trail. Tons of Rhododendrons, and a few wildflowers but no spectacular views. With the larger trees, we were surprised by how open the whole area felt compared to the western side of the park.

We arrived at the site pretty early and spent a couple hours chilling in the stream and gathering firewood which was plentiful since this area doesn't seem to get as many visitors as the other side of the park.

We had to drive a few miles on windy narrow dirt/gravel roads to get to the trailhead so I would probably recommend something with AWD/4WD or a driver who is comfortable with that sort of road.

In summary, it was a nice place, but not particularly pretty. If you just want to get outdoors and not see anyone this might be a great place though.

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