Saturday, April 08, 2006

Mistletoe Rock Dam


The Mistletoe Rock Dam trail is a perfect retreat from the trappings of the 'city'. It is roughly 4 miles from the head of the trail out to the primative campsite at Rock Dam Creek.

Thankfully this trail and the few primative campsites are on the opposite end of the park as the rest of the campsites, so you will not encounter any rv's, plumbing, or noisy neighbors. The site at Rock Dam is rated to take up to 30 tents, (very easily can) and has 3 rock firepits and one picnic bench.
The trail out there meanders through the forest, following 2 streams and crosses over several old fire roads. During the spring and summer months you can find small swamps and drainage ponds teeming with life within several feet of
the trail.


This time of year is especially beautiful with the various wildflowers in bloom, dogwood trees, wisteria, honeysuckle, wild iris, trumpet flower, and many many more. So, if you are prone to allergies, best bring the claritin, cause pollen from the pines and the various flowers coats EVERYTHING.