Petit Jean State Park Lake

Very beautiful and great trails

Nice views fresh smell of the lake water. Good place to unload the boat and do some fishing.

Beautiful hike!

Very nice area. Clean campsites. Hiking trails everywhere. Quick drive to a Walmart or restaurant,

What a great resource for those living and visiting Arkansas! This state park and trail system is available free of charge and offers tons of activities from hiking, swimming, boating, and picnicking to staying on the premises at either a campsite or lodge and eating at a great restaurant with amazing views of the Petit Jean State Park area. With an interesting and intriguing folk history, this park offers something for everyone. We hit the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail nice and early before it was too hot and definitely enjoyed the moderate 4 mile hike. Nice and easy on the way down to the waterfall but will definitely get you breathing hard on the way back up to the Mather Lodge. Overall, must do if you are in the Little Rock area and looking to get away from the city! Highly recommend. ***unfortunately for us it hadn't rained in awhile and the waterfall wasn't flowing too heavy but it was still a great hike!

This was my first foray in an Arkansas State Park since I was knee high to a grasshopper. However, this park was a cut above other parks of similar size I have visited. Mather's Lodge was excellent and had a very nice restaurant for weary travelers. They also do a great job breaking down the history of the park. We didn't rough it on this trip and stayed in one of the furnished cabins they have available. Ours was clean, cozy, and very amenable. The park offers several amenities, terrific vistas, and some awesome trails. Our son went to the base of the falls while we elected to visit the overlook instead and save our weary knees and ankles. We cannot wait to visit this park again. I wish we had the foresight to book it for the upcoming eclipse.

This review is strictly about the park and not about the lodging or facilities. Petit Jean is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. I take it for granted living just 30 minutes away in Morrilton. Definitely worth a trip from anywhere you live, at least once in your life.

Theres free parking at the park so you can drop your car at the lot and start your adventure at once. There is a little hotel and a private events place in the main log cabin by the parking lot so you can spend the night here if you want or have an special event happen here. They also have a restaurant at the main log cabin so if you are hungry go in there and have some food before your hike. The view from the cabin is pretty amazing too. What a petty place. the hike is super fun, there are plenty of people crossing your path, they are so nice and polite it is very impressive really. The trail there is not super bad however on the way back it is a little more challenging for sure. Along the way you will see plenty of families and many people also bring their dogs to the trail and I loved that, I loved see the puppies have fun along the way in this hike. The hike for us ended in a beautiful waterfall, sadly nobody is allowed to get into the water but none the less it was a very pretty place to see. This is a nice place to visit if there is time for sure.

Absolutely beautiful time of year to see the leaves change color. Enjoyed the trails and the different degrees of difficulty. Fabulous views without getting out of the car too. This is definitely not what I'm used to in AZ, especially since it is FREE entertainment! A must see.

I was recommended to visit here before I head for home. Getting to the park is a bite of scary with all the turns and slopes so drive carefully and don't speed. The park has a few different trails you can take. While visiting the visitor center, Mr.Lee was so nice and helpful giving us suggestions and direction to watch the waterfall from another angle since the path to the waterfall was closed due to a fallen tree. I recommend heading over to the visitor center before you decide to head out to any trails. The park has many things going on such as camping, swimming, hiking, sightseeing and etc. There's a airport and church near by. Inside the park is a sit-down restaurant, a coffee/ sandwich spot that also serve shaved ice and another sandwich/ mini grocery/ souvenir and ice cream spot.

Love Petit Jean! It's where our first date was & where he proposed! It's always cooler the further you go towards the waterfall & always clean & beautiful! Everyone is so kind & it's very peaceful. I highly recommend. I went to the gift shop for the first time to commemorate the proposal & got a new coffee mug! 10/10 would go over and over.

The lodge itself is beautiful. The restaurant has a stunning view to the west with Mount Magazine & Nebo in the distance. The food is fair with mostly fried offerings.

This is one of my favorite places to go to just relax and breathe in the nature ! It's a great place to visit for their amazing hiking trails . It's a even better place to rent a cabin and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The cabins are all made out of stone most have great views . There is a honeymoon cabin with a hot tub. There is a lodge if you just want a regular room . They also have a community pool if you would like to swim. The cedar falls hike has a good bit of stairs but is so worth it. You can actually climb behind the waterfall which is amazing . The is a overlook hike which I've never done. Another great hike is the rock house cave which is really cool there are Native American drawings there as well. Not sure where we found the colorful paintings it was in a small opening on one of the other trails. The only bad thing is you cannot swim in the water at the waterfall the way you can in Tennessee waterfalls.

5 stars for mother nature, 2 stars for the cabin. We had initially wanted to stay at Mount Magazine Lodge only to find out it was fully booked on our dates. We were glad to learn that PJSP still had some vacancies & immediately snatched a cabin. I have attached the cabin map for those wanting to find out where they are located. We got cabin 8 which was a stand alone building facing the cliff. The interior was rustic. While other reviewers said they were satisfied with the cabins, we had some issues with cleanliness - as some of the mugs and dishes were still dirty, and plumbing - as our toilet would not flush! The cabin comes with a full size kitchen and a bbq grill at the back. This comes in handy since there is only one restaurant on site at Mather Lodge. The restaurant is the perfect spot to watch sunset. But it is also quite pricey & closes at 7 pm. If you're like us & brought your own grocery, there are other spots around the lodge perfect for watching sunset. Our cabin location was also great for watching sunrise, but the mornings can get pretty foggy. Honestly, we would have loved our cabin if not for the aforementioned issues. We hiked a few easy trails with our kids. The Cedar Falls overlook is an ADA compliant deck. There was no waterfall though, which was a bummer. Rock cave trail on the other side of the valley is also a fun trail & has amazing rock formations, and don't forget the PJ overlook on the east end of the park. We were truly blown away by the beauty of PJSP and would love to come back here again some day.

Sverything about this park is magical! From the well marked trails to the quaint coffee shop 1/2 mile or so down the road with in walking distance of the campground! The Lodge cafe, the two pools, paved bike trails and numerous boardwalks in the woods! Friendly staff and clean bathhouses. This will now be our yearly trip going forward! There are many places to drive up to over look the mountain making this a good handicap assessable place to visit compared to other parks we have visited. Very family friendly!

A must see/do. Petit Jean Mountain is one that you can actually climb down (like when hiking to see Cedar Falls) or drive to the gravesite and you can look out for miles from the top. The views are spectacular just about anywhere you're at. Bring lots of water and shoes with good grip on them when hiking because there are a few places that can be wet and slippery (and close to ledges). The restaurant in the lodge is a great place to stop for a meal after your hike, especially because you can overlook the mountain while eating and watching eagles fly around!

I stayed at this state park for a school trip and enjoyed every minute of the park! A cool front had just swooped in and the temperatures mixed with the breathtaking nature was a match made in heaven. The cabins were very clean, with comfortable beds and most kitchen utensils needed. We stayed in a cabin with a fireplace and back porch (both nice features). The waterfall pictures are just a 30 minute hike which was a fun as a group activity! Again, amazing weather most definitely makes it even sweeter! I would recommend 10/10 to stay at this state park!

Hubby & I have been visiting Petit Jean since we got married, over 13 years. We aren't the only ones that love this gorgeous state park. Every time we have visited, we have met others that have the same story, they have been visiting for years. There is a reason this is everyone's fave state park, bc it's simply the best, even the drive up there is mind blowing the right time of year when all the leaves are changing. First of all, the weather is incredible, the trails are fantastic, especially the stairway to heaven down to the waterfall, the grounds are immaculate, the lodge & lodging is super nice. The lodge has just been newly renovated & it's even more stunning than b4. If you want a cabin, better reserve a year in advance! They are very popular. Hubby & I have stayed in the little log cabins, they are fantastic. They are well maintained, super clean with fire places. The bomb. All over the Mountain the scenery & wildlife are dope. We love "motoring" over to visit Petit Jean the last weekend of October/first weekend of November on the Talimena Scenic Drive. That is peak season for the leaves to change. The best time to see all the amazing fall colors. There are several bypasses & scenic drives, our fave is the Talimena. It begins in southeastern Oklahoma on Oklahoma State Highway 1 in Talihina. Most of the route, however, is on Arkansas Highway 88 that goes through the Ouachita Mountains & through Ouachita National Forest & to the town of Mena, Arkansas. It's a Beautiful fall drive that rivals any in Vermont if you time it just right. Most importantly, if you don't know the legend of Petit Jean you should give it a read. It's a very sad love story about a young French girl, who disguised herself as a cabin boy, to follow her fiancée to the new world. The journey ends in tragedy where "Petite Jean" is buried at the top, in a modest grave, overlooking the river & the "Trail of Tears." Another fascinating, sad & tragic historical story about the American Indians who lost their lives & their lands, after the government confiscated them. They say her spirit still roams & haunts the mountain, all I know is it's a incredibly beautiful place. There is a mystical quality that surrounds this area. You can see it in the carvings in the rocks & feel it all around you. It's a very special place indeed. Put this one on your bucket list.

We arrived in late afternoon to a very cute cabin. The staff at the front desk was helpful and friendly. We had dessert at the lodge and the staff was great too. Even tho we were done they invited us to enjoy our food and watch the sunset. But at about 2 am we realized my husband was having a heart attack. I called the front desk, which was staffed! She was helpful and called the ranger who was a medic. Help came quickly, eight people in all! . Soon hubby was loaded into an ambulance and driven down the mountain to a waiting helicopter at Morristown. The ranger was helpful and gave me his number to call since we were on vacation and I had to travel alone. Told me to call him for any thing since I didn't know anyone in town. Hubby is now recovering at home. The park superintendent was there too. You don't get better help than we did! While we hope you don't have our experience, we have confidence this staff will help you in any way possible. We have reservations to go back next year and finish our vacation with our family!!

Beautiful spots of wildlife, outlooks, and nature in general. I love this place so much! The pictures were all taken from petit jean state park.

I drove all the way out there only for there to be a sign at the desk and they charge that they authorize $50 a day for incidentals. this was not posted anywhere online. it was not told when I called them to confirm the reservation. When I mentioned this to the front desk workers, nobody cared nobody was willing to apologize. I was just told that was there policy. we unfortunately we're taking a vacation at the end of our budget, something that just came up and were not able to stay there. we ended up staying in town and got two nights for the same price as one there.

Absolutely beautiful! The waterfall was amazing. Only had a few days working so didn't get to explore all of it. But taking my boyfriend back for a weekend. Must see!

Absolutely incredible nature and tons of hiking trails to enjoy it! We hiked every trail they have (except the 12 mile trail) and loved every minute of it! Bring good shoes and lots of water because you won't want to stop hiking!

I've loved Petit Jean since I was a child. Studied it for a geology class in college. My nephews grew up going to church camp at Camp Mitchell every Summer. Gorgeous views- The Seven Hollows hike is about 5 miles if you wander off the trail. The natural bridge & grotto are some of the highlights. My favorites are the Rock House Cave with ancient Native American Art on the walls and the turtle rocks. The Cedar Falls hike is 2 miles & leads to the Cedar waterfall. If you camp at the camp sights (I call this "car camping"), I'd recommend "B or C" sites - more "woodsy" feel. "A site" is on Lake Bailey & usually has a lot of campers & RVs & looked more open. All camp sites have a small grill, picnic table, pole to hang trash, fire pit, water faucet, & electrical outlet. The sites are close to each other but I've never felt I was on top of my neighbors. One night is $22 with a 2 night minimum. Each campsite has 1 bathroom facility which are pretty clean & have 2 showers. I love Mather Lodge & the view of the AR River from Stout's Point where Petit Jean's grave is. Morrilton is 40 min away if you forgot groceries or need beer. I've yet to stay in a cabin. The entire park is clean & well maintained. Finished in 1941 as Arkansas' first state park, you must go to Petit Jean if you love hiking & camping. Great geographical features and all different kinds of foliage. Beautiful. Some of the rocks are 315 million years old (see, I listened in class) Breathtaking views of the AR River Valley.

This state park is an absolute gem. There are so many beautiful trails to hike and sights to see - whether it be Native American petroglyphs, waterfalls, or amazing rock formations. The view from Mather Lodge is amazing. I didn't want to leave. (You can also grab a bite to eat there after a day of hiking.) The park and rooms at the lodge were well maintained and clean. We will be back!

We recently traveled 7,000 miles in 9 weeks east of the Mississippi. Petit Jean was, hands down, the nicest campground we visited in 15 states. The campsites are huge. It was like camping on a one acre putting green. There is a lot to do, hiking trails and bike trails abound. There were waterfalls to see, and geocaches. We selected Petit Jean randomly, from the map, and were pleasantly surprised. The staff is super friendly and helpful, helping us pick the best campsite with the best view of the lake. The facilities are immaculate. It's not that far from the interstate, and even if you are just spending one night, it's worth the drive.

We camp a lot and this is one of our favorite places to go for long trips (usually 8+ days). We rent the camps here (avoid the tee pees). My family has been coming to Petit Jean for 5 years now. I often meet people who have been coming to the park for 20+ years as a family tradition. I plan to be able to say that too one day. I recommend visiting the park in mid-May and stopping first in Ponca, AK to canoe 8-10 miles of the Buffalo River (there are tons of outfitters to rent you canoes and pick you up at the end out there). Then after a nice day on the river enjoying the wonderful scenery (good fishing too if you're into that), stay somewhere with a good bed and then head over to Petit Jean to camp. We've hiked every trail at Petit Jean, and there are quite a few so I feel like this is worth noting. Each trail has its own character and neat things to see. This park is great for kids too. They publish a weekly calendar of events and the park interpreters regularly put on shows at night for the family. Shows like, "The Owls of Petit Jean" and "Frogs of the Park" etc .. the content is surprisingly good and my kids always love it. In addition, this is the sort of park where you can meet friends and family who do not like to camp and stick them in the Mather Lodge cabins which are more like hotels (I think you have to rent them a year in advance), and they will have a lot of activities to do while you take the kids out on the trails in the afternoons.

We live in Fort Worth and Petit Jean State Park is an 8-hour drive for us. This is our 4th time to return to the park. It's SO worth the drive for us. It is now our favorite state park to came at. The "A" loop ROCKS, with sites #13, 22 and 21 being our favorite sites to stay in. The facilities are all first-rate and well maintained. The park's staff is incredibly helpful. The lodge has gone through a complete renovation and is absolutely beautiful. Nature abounds throughout the park, it's a great please to kick back and relax. I can't recommend Petit Jean State Park highly enough. Come visit, you won't be sorry!!

BEAUTIFUL WATERFALL! DO NOT FORGET YOUR SWIM GEAR! What goes up must come down?..true, but not in this case. To my surprise, this trail takes you down, then you have to climb back up. Worth it! Honestly, I enjoyed this trail and waterfall more than a waterfall I went to in Hawaii. If you have the courage I highly suggest to climb up behind the waterfall! It is so beautiful looking through the cave from behind. I promise, you will not regret it, it may be tough at first, but go with a couple of friends and you will be fine. What I enjoyed about this hike was that it wasn't too crowded with people. Of course, when you get to the falls there will be many people there, but throughout the trail you won't have to worry about waiting for people to go through. Oh, and I can't forget to mention...you can take a little swim in the water where the falls hit. There is plenty of room! Definitely my best hiking experience so far!

Best park in the state and one of the most visited in the nation. The only reason this amazing, beautiful place isn't one of our national parks is because it wasn't a large enough tract. Whether camping, staying at the lodge, or in a cabin, you will enjoy being at PJSP. I promise. It's magical. It has an impressive waterfall, great hiking trails, a lake, a good sized swimming pool, a park souvenir store at the camp check-in store, and lacks any commercial enterprises at all. In fact, there's only one small, limited, grocery and fudge place just outside the park, but otherwise, it's 18 miles to the nearest Walmart, Kroger, etc. There isn't great phone reception and no cable hookups in the campgrounds. It is truly "getting away from it all." You don't even hear cars at night. it is really dark at night like it should be, and so quiet all you hear are frogs & crickets. Petit Jean Mountain State Park is as enjoyable to visit and stay a while at as many of our best national Parks. If you want to camp or rent a room or cabin from April until December, better make a reservation. Some cabins rent out a year ahead. Of course, some of those cabins sit on the edges of a cliff or have a view of the whole valley...so, no wonder.

This mountain is beautiful with so many things to explore. I come every year on my trip to Arkansas and always seem to find a new view, trail or adventure. We also always stop at the store with the fudge! My kids require it of me oN each trip.

Great hiking trails and the park is very well maintained. The lodge is lovely. We want to visit again and stay a night.

One of our favorite experiences! Stayed at the lodge and were so happy that it was more rustic and not more on the hotel side. Great location to trailheads, food, etc. perfect views and spots to disconnect. The park threw an Easter egg hunt for the kiddos at the park. So great. We will definitely be back.

We loved the park and stayed at Mather Lodge cabins. The weather wasn't nice at all, but we still had fun. The hike down to Cedar Creek Falls was really great. It was strenuous but not too bad. We also enjoyed the Rock House Cave very much. I think we'd all recommend to anyone visiting. The cabins were very clean with spectacular views. The food in the lodge was excellent and priced inexpensively. All accommodations were perfect. We had a nice time. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Southern hospitality at its finest.

This is the most beautiful state park I've ever visited. We were in Hot Springs visiting from Texas, and on a whim decided to drive up to PJSP. So glad we did because this was the best part of our trip. The drive up is one of the most beautiful, scenic drives I've ever seen. We got in right before sunset and found a spot in the RV/camping area by the lake. Gorgeous view, but beware of mosquitoes at dusk - they are vicious. The bathrooms here are kept very clean and maintained every hour due to covid. The staff is so friendly. Lots of beautiful hiking trails - we did the Bear Cave and the Rock House Cave trails both in one day with our kids. Make sure you explore/drive around the entire park, there are a couple of awesome lookout points at the very top. Make sure you bring everything you need, the nearest grocery store is 45 miles away. Our entire family agreed that visiting this park was the highlight of our trip. We are looking forward to coming back.

Lots of spacious sites to choose from in this huge park. They offer pull through with full hook-up. And others with just elec/water. Shower house available. Yurts are also for rent. This is one of our favorite state parks. Lots of trails to hike. Some trails are paved. We did not make reservations and arrived on Sunday afternoon. We got site #29, pull though and lots of room!

Best State Park I have been to. Of importance to me, is camping and hiking. This place has a variety of fantastic trails. I have hiked every single inch of trail, most of them multiple times. Each Loop of Campground has a very different feel. Not the most level smooth sites, but imho they are all pretty fantastic.

My family of 5 came is to Petite Jean for a short Thanksgiving getaway and truly had the best time. We stayed in Yurt #4 across from the airport. It was quiet, safe, and beautiful! We didn't want to leave!

We just left the park today. We stayed in an overnight cabin for 2 nights. My family LOVED this Park! The views and trails...an experience we will forever remember. Our kids want to go back. We loved our family adventure of exploring everything and look forward to coming back!!! This is definitely a Must Do for all!!!

We stayed at the lodge here for a couple of days this week. The trails and the view were wonderful. All of the nature was a nice break from everyday life. Cell service is limited. The restaurant staff was very nice. Several of the front desk staff need to get a more helpful and pleasant attitude. If you don't like your job, please find another.

We loved this park! Our family loved being here and hiking. It rained the whole time we were here but we had fun anyways.

Probably....No Definitely the best State Park that I have ever been to and I have been to quiet a few. Apparently the locals pronounce it Pet-it Gene, despite it's obvious French name but who am I to argue I don't live here. Their incorrect pronounciation is the ONLY thing wrong with this park. The hiking is spectacular, the scenery is second to none and the rest of the park is top notch as well. The lake was calm and peaceful with swimming, canoeing and kayaking. The visitor center has competent people working, very detailed maps that lay out the entire park. These maps give a brief description of each hike, the distance and the level of experience needed for each hike. We hiked 2 different trails plus walked to the waterfall overview. Perfect hiking! The first trail we hiked was the Cedar Creek Trail. I messed up thinking it was the Cedar Falls Trail. Stupid Cedar. They couldn't have named the creek after a different tree? Anywho. This train is 1.25 miles long and mostly along a creek with small waterfall. Perfect for a leasurely stroll if you have youngins as they can take their shoes off and play in the creek itself. It get's a little tough at times as you have to climb over a few smaller rocks and then ends going back up the hill. The 2nd trail we took was The Seven Hollows trail. It's 4.5 miles and another .5 miles if you want to see the grotto. Of course you want to see the grott so let;s call it 5 miles. This trail is a little more difficult but if you can walk 5 miles then you can do this hike. I would't take Aunt Mildred off her hovaround and try to get her to do it or bring little kids. Although I did see a family with a baby, a toddler and a 5 year old while pushing a jogging stroller. There are so many boulders to climb over that I have no idea how he did it. He may not have, he may have said to hell with it and stayed at the grotto. The grotto is at about the half way point and a perfect spot to relax. There are no Playboy Bunnies at this grotto to my dissapointment but there is a nice little beach, a small waterfall and knee high water to wade in. There is also a lot of rock wall formations, a cave and a natural bridge along this trail. Well worth it. The trail map is very well done and there are markers everywhere along the trail. The park says it takes 4 hours but we did it in 2.5. Yes we are that badass The final stop we made was the Cedar Falls overview. This waterfall is gorgeous and I am still kicking myself for not hiking to the bottom to swim in the falls. GRRRRR. The overview is where you find the old, the handicap and the out of shape. I felt defeated at having to have seen the waterfall from only this view. I will definitely be back but next time I may get a cabin.

I came here with a hiking club that I found on the internet. At first I was skeptical because as we all know, those people you meet on the internet... they can either be super cool or super creepy. To prep for the event I told my friends of where to form search parties in the event if I didn't come back from this little internet rendezvous. After meeting up with a bunch of really nice people (whose average age was probably 65!!!!) we hiked the Cedar Creek trail and a few other surround trails which was great! The trails were well kept and some of the views were stellar! This park looks to have ample parking, and camping spots. Additionally I stopped in the welcome office to get some help and the rangers were all very helpful and friendly. I will be coming back in a few weeks to check out the camping and unless I get mauled by bears or grumpy neighbors my rating will remain the same! -I'm Mr. G and I approve this message.

Went last weekend . Arkansas state park w/cabins, lodge, chapel located cliff-side at Camp Mitchell. We stayed at Mather Lodge has spectacular views of the river valley. Fave hiking trails are Rock House Cave or Cedar Falls (2 miles) where the falls empties into a large creek and lush mountains. The seven hollows trail is 5 miles (whew!). It's a can't miss experience for hiking.

I'm a little sad looking at these pictures of the falls at Petit Jean. When I was there is was a small trickle. So go when there has been rain. Also the trails are not super hard. The one we went on only took about 40 to get to the falls and we stopped for pictures. Be VERY careful if you decide to stand under the falls. (you are not suppose to go swimming in any of the water, but I think a lot of people do) the rocks are crazy slippery. Go in on your butt or risk a concussion.

Arkansas is called the "Natural State" for a reason. Petit Jean State Park offers breathtaking views, historic landmarks, a cozy mountain top lodge, and you can even hike to Cedar Falls. Great for a weekend getaway, a trip with the family, or just some much needed serenity. You won't be disappointed.

We had an awesome time and look forward to making this into a annual tradition with all the family. The trails were very clean and nice, I will be taking my camper next year now that we have seen how nice the camp is.

Love this place. Second visit. Very relaxing with a million trees. Access to bathrooms and showers, along with good fire pits all aided the fun experience.

Camped here this (04/10-04/11) weekend. We intended to stay through Easter Monday but the weather put paid to that idea. The Visitor Center was welcoming and organised. The camp sites are nicely laid out in areas around a loop, each with water and electric supply. We were told that each site had a grill but when we got there realised that "grill' meant 'firepit' which was awkward to cook on to say the least. You need to bring a grill with you. The nearest store is 12 miles away down the mountain. The Visitor center has gifts, charcoal and basic first aid, insect repellents etc but you need to arrive with all the foodstuffs you want. The trails are very nicely organised with parking at the head of each one. They range from Easy (1/4 mile) to difficult with the longest being the Boy Scout trail at 12 miles long with an estimate of 8 hours. The park is superb with stunning views off the edge of the mountain and well worth the journey to see. Would definitely come again.

One of the finest State Parks in the south! The Mather Lodge is a wonderful rustic structure built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, but has been tastefully and skillfully updated. However, all of the new construction was done in such a way to match the historic structures. The trails here are well marked, and two of them are listed as National Recreational Trails. Cedar Creek and Cedar Falls are wonderful attractions, but the views from the mountain and the historical structures are just as awesome. There are very few places in Arkansas that can compete with Petit Jean!

Great wooded valley with hiking trails that go up and around both of the ridges. Hikes range from a short and easy .5 miles to moderate/strenuous 5+ miles. Trails follow ridges and creeks and offer great views of a waterfall, some neat rock formations, and the valley. Good for a day trip or overnight (good campsites, cabins, and rooms at the lodge though availability is limited so book early). I hear that the fall colors are amazing and will be back to check it out.

Amazing taste of the earth and history! Be ready for some dope hiking (word to the wise, bring your climbing shoes)!