John Clairmont
I have a passion for outdoor adventuring, and I love taking opportunities to encourage others to go explore.
When we hiked through here, one river was super muddy and the other was clean, so the intersection of the two was a fantastic swirling combination. Never seen anything like that!
5.0
Great to take kids and hike around. Nothing too memorable that I recall, but it was fun to just get away for a bit. The area has a lot of history if you like stuff like that!
3.0
Definitely my second favorite hiking spot in this area. There are some good trails and views, a stream, and a few rock climbing areas. Only enjoy hiking at Haycock Mountain better than here!
5.0
Hiked around here while going through the area on the AT. It was a nice peaceful "pond" (I'd call it more like a small lake). Although nothing spectacular, it is a point that sticks out in my memory from the hike so it was atleast memorable!
4.0
Came here with some friends on two different trips and loved it both times. Its really fun to climb through the caves and up massive boulders! It never got boring and I am excited to return in the future.
5.0
This is what I see as a Sunday hike; it is a nice stroll with some good scenery, and it is not too challenging. I've explored each of the trails in this area in a short afternoon. I recommend also checking out and climbing up the Indian Mound about a mile or two (max) down the trail from the waterfall. Alternatively, you can park down the road at the refurbished log cabin and walk about a half mile to the mound. EDIT: The area around the waterfall was completely redone and now looks better than ever! You can see the falls much better, and now from both sides of the gorge.
4.0
I'm not a city person but I loved the chance to see and photograph the architecture around here. Some just see a bridge, but I see a marvelous feat of engineering. Plus, you can angle photos so you get the view and structure without people or vehicles, and that suites my style much better!
3.0
I took my pictures from the Island, and they came out super well. Of course you have to pay to get onto the island, but it was worth it for the good hikes, biking, and of course the spectacular photo ops!
5.0
I was hiking the AT southbound through here and decided to stop and enjoy the view. What a spectacular sight! We saw people tubing and canoeing and they just looked like little colorful dots. I'd love to return someday!
5.0
I grew up nearby and loved taking canoe trips all along the Delaware. I went hiking the AT through the area with a group and we swam some in the glacial (or atleast they seemed that way because they were so cold) pools just before the Gap parking lot. There is a really good canoe launching beach here too, with public bathrooms!
4.0
This hike was fairly short, but can be quite steep at times. Can be difficult in the fall when there are loose leaves on the ground, especially if it recently rained. During the summer it is very busy and is usually crowded. The view from the top is pretty good, however!
3.0
I'll start by saying I definitely prefer the great outdoors, away from people and cities. If you like those things, this metropark complex will be great for you and your kids! I did enjoy the walk and fireworks on the 4th of July last year, and there were tons of cool and interesting features along the way that made it more interesting than just a walk along a river.
3.0
Its all in the title! This hike had some great views along the way and especially at Preachers Rock, but it wasn't that difficult to complete. There is a parking lot with a bathroom and campsite (just above the parking lot), and there is an additional campsite about halfway to Preachers Rock (just before you begin to gain altitude). My wife and I loved this hike and had fun taking pictures along the way. Its well worth the trip, if you're into hiking and views!
5.0
Pretty difficult hike down to the falls, it took longer than we thought it would. However, the falls themselves were pretty awesome and well worth the hike! I liked how the bigger waterfall seemed to just emerge from the forest above and spread out as it descended the cliffside. If you're in the area its definitely something to come check out! Parking was $5 for us.
4.0
My wife and I were in the area for a week and decided to come check this place out without doing much research. Man were we pleasantly surprised! Many great waterfalls and overlooks, it seemed like we had more photo ops than space available on our memory cards! My favorite spot was the bridge, but our calves and thighs protested all the way down and all the way back up. It wasn't crowded when we visited, but we did go just after the state opened back up again from the Covid crisis. We did encounter two issues while at the park, the first of which is the only reason I could not rate this as 5 stars. The bathroom closed at 5 (which they actually locked them at 4:50) but the park closed at 9, and there were no porta-johns anywhere. This led to many people going in the woods, which is just a bad look for a state park as beautiful as this one. The second issue was minor- all signs that claimed the "depth" or "height" of the gorge at that point were incorrect. One was claiming 1000ft, yet just down the path a few hundred horizontal feet (with no change in height to the river below and minimal change in the path's altitude) it claimed 600ft. Same thing closer to the dam, there were signs practically next to one another that claimed differences in depth of over 200 feet. Just seemed like they guessed and didn't take actual measurements. I know its something minor, but its a state park so they should have the resources to obtain and post correct facts.
4.0
Hiked here with my wife. Even with stopping to take photos, we were worn out by the time we reached the top! It wasn't crowded when we went, and we were able to just barely see out across the valley when we were at the top. Something to note is that parking costs $5 (self-serve pay style, either cash in a dropbox or card online) if you do not have the park pass.
4.0
It is pretty hard to miss, but there is a small parking area off the side of the road. Some friends and I went cliff-jumping here which was super sketchy since it is a fairly narrow gorge. Also, on one side, there is an underwater shelf, so we always had someone in the water standing where the shelf ended so we knew how far to jump. You can also swim/stand in a narrow section behind the waterfall. All in all, it was a fun little area to spend an hour or so!
4.0
Super easy and short hike with a great view at the end. There is a parking lot and an outhouse, although both can be quite crowded during the summer.
5.0
The view here is great, and there are several other spots on the scenic route that have comparable views. The large dune itself is honestly quite crazy. It is a steep 450ft (vertical height) dehydrating mountain of sand. Signs warn that it could take up to 2 hours to climb back up if you are daring enough to venture down. I personally witnessed people who had been on the mound for an hour and were only 2/3 the way up. It took me just under 20mins to frantically scramble up the entire dune, but I was well worn out by the end. For every three feet I climbed, I slid back atleast one. I recommend you bring twice as much water as you think you'll need! The bright side is that the water at the beach is very soothing, cool, and clear. (However by the time you get to the top, this is all just a distance memory). Overall, I highly recommend atleast paying the $15 to get into the scenic drive and visiting the dune along with the other stops. If you're somewhat in-shape and feel like taking the challenge, venture down the dune and back up again! If you aren't, still take the time to people watch and chuckle to yourself as people bear-scramble up the dune.
5.0
I hiked the AT around and to here several times, and the view is worth veering the hundred yards off the trail. During the season there is usually an AT ranger camping out around, and I've found that they are all very friendly and helpful. I parked across the ranger station out on US40. This website helps and outlines where to park and the distances to each landmark. http://www.hikingupward.com/OMH/AnnapolisRockBlackRockCliff/
4.0
I came here for a day trip with some friends in early spring a few years ago. We hiked and explored much of the area and even set up hammocks for a bit of the afternoon and swam some (although the water was straight up frigid). I'd say its worth checking out the area, and if you do, be sure to go on both sides of the bridge! The visitor center is nice, but I am pretty sure we spent most of the time on the other side of the river.
4.0
This hike is excellent! I have been here many times, taking every trail to and from the falls. The main trail is very steep, so expect to climb a bit to get to the top. Also, expect crowds during the summer. People enjoy cooling off in the falls. For warm days, I'd suggest wearing a bathing suit so you can too! If you don't enjoy crowds, I still highly recommend taking the main trail on the way up simply because it is an awesome experience. However, once at the top, you can take another trail down to the bottom. It is fairly hidden, but you should be able to get to it using the description above. The alternate trail is less steep (and thus less fun) and has little to no views, but the trade-off is that it is usually empty. It makes for a very good running trail if you're looking for one!
5.0
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