Dam Mountain Trail
- The Basics
- Type: Hiking
- Length: 4 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Time: 2 - 4 hours
- Requirements: None
- Description
- The Dam Mountain Trail leads hikers through oak/hickory/pine forests, then up into the mountains and on top of a ridge on Dam Mountain. From here, the trail overlooks Lake Catherine and Remmel Dam, which forms the lake. The rocks along this trail are called novaculite, and were used by native americans for a thousand years to make fine tools and weapons. Novaculite is considered some of the best whetstone in the world.
- Additional Info
- Camping: No
- Water: No water on trail
- Trail Head(s):
- Trail Markings:
- Pets Allowed:
- Recommended Season:
Falls Branch Trail
- The Basics
- Type: Hiking
- Length: 2 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Time: 1 - 2 hours
- Requirements: None
- Description
- This trail begins near camping area "C" and works its way through the oak/hickory/pine forest of the park. It crosses Little Canyon Creek several times, and then leads to Falls Creek Falls. Little Canyon Creek and the Falls are very beautiful during the rainy season. After leaving the falls, the trail follows along the lake shore, crosses a suspension bridge, then heads back to the trailhead.
- Additional Info
- Camping: No
- Water: No water on trail
- Trail Head(s): Near camping area "C"
- Trail Markings:
- Pets Allowed:
- Recommended Season: Spring, Fall
Horseshoe Mountain Trail
- The Basics
- Type: Hiking
- Length: 3½ miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Time: 2 - 3½ hours
- Requirements: None
- Description
- Horseshoe Mountain Trail passes through oak/hickory/pine forests and novaculite glades along the ridgetop of Horseshoe Mountain. Hikers can enjoy wildflowers, interesting rock formations and scenic vistas.
- Additional Info
- Camping: No
- Water: No water on trail
- Trail Head(s): Near camping area "C"
- Trail Markings:
- Pets Allowed:
- Recommended Season: