Hiking (Day Hikes)
Swimming
Bonnycastle Circle
Jones Run / Doyle River
My favorite hike! We’ll take off early in the afternoon and get back when it’s nearly dark, so we’ll be hiking in the woods in the dusk. It’s really beautiful up there, and we’ll be hiking to the foot of a lesser-known waterfall, so if you want to swim, dress appropriately. Last year it wasn’t quite hot enough that I wanted to swim, but some folks did and enjoyed it a lot.
Part of the trail is a circuit, so we won’t be hiking over the same trail on the way back, which is an added benefit. We’ll get back to the cars in time to drive to a scenic overlook and watch the sunset to the west. This hike is just a short jaunt to get out there and enjoy the beautiful outdoors and celebrate the new semester!
I’ll bring snacks; you bring water, a shirt in case it gets cool, and sensible shoes for a hike that’ll last a couple of hours over relatively easy terrain. You might also want to bring bug repellent.
If it rains, we’ll cancel, but if it’s hot, the mountains will be cool and beautiful!