We took what was suppose to be a 4 mile round trip hike through the Cascades nature area in Pembroke Virginia on Friday.We hiked the lower trail in and the upper trail out.There were lots of stone steps and steep inclines going in on the lower trail and a rocky downhill hike coming back out.The pictures show the water coming down from the falls along the trail.The bottom picture is the falls in the distance.
The lower trail goes along a river and is so scenic.I took lots of picture along the way.We attempted the hike two years ago but due to time constraints we didn't make it too far in before we had to turn around.So glad we were able to make it to the falls this time.
The people we met along the way were all so kind and friendly.They would give us encouraging words.Some were using walking sticks.I need to get a walking stick.I know it would help on the steep steps and steep inclines going up and down.
It was in the upper 80's on Friday but in the forest it was nice and cool especially the closer we got to the falls since we were heading up to a higher elevation.We noticed as we continued walking down the trail from the falls it was getting warmer and warmer the closer we got to the parking area.
Here is a link to the area:
5 comments:
Looks like a great place to hike. To bad it's so far from where I live.
Great photos!!
I love to see water flowing over rocks. Looks like a beautiful place to hike and enjoy nature.
What a great place to hike. Nice that you had cooler weather in the higher elevations. No matter where you walk/hike here it is very hot and very humid.
Good for you in finishing the hike! It looks like a beautiful place to hike!
Hope all is well with you since you have not posted in a while.
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