September 8, 2020
Stonewall Falls Mountain Bike Trail Loop
nother "great day for a hike!" Cool temperatures between 65-75 degrees. This was an easy hike with no extensive climbs and the trail was in very good condition except one short section with some wash-out. There are two water crossings with both having some rocks than one can use to step across the creek. However, the second one closer to Stonewall Falls is a bit difficult to step onto the first rocks and thus, some of our hikers decided to wade across a sandy section . . . cold water I understand. Not a lot of wildflowers today, but we did see a Black Snake on the side of the path as we headed back to the trailhead. Total length of the hike was between 4.9 miles by my Garmin and 5.2 miles reported by AllTrails although AllTrails officially says it is 4.0 miles. One could extend the hike a bit by hiking further up the trail before crossing Stonewall Creek at the northwest corner of the trail.
The route
5.3 mi · 574 ft climbing · 3h 9m out, 2h 50m walking · 1.9 mph moving
Elevation
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- Steepness
- Gentle under 5%
- Moderate 5–10%
- Steep 10–15%
- Very steep over 15%
Photos (16)
Stonewall Creek at one of the crossings The "Gang" in front of Stonewall Falls Another group photo: L-R Angela, Renee, Mike, Jenny, Ray, Vic & our adult supervision, Dick. Smile Ladies! An Aster or Sunflower perhaps? Typical trail conditions Lobelia, Spiked (Lobelia spicata) Aster, White Wood (Aster divaricatus) What do you think Renee? Is Dick going to make it across dry? Angela, "Watch that loose rock!" Now which crossing should I take? Wet or Dry? Looking downstream on Stonewall Creek Easy crossing of Stonewall Creek Lookes like Angela and Jenny decided to wade across. Okay Ray, if it is not Lobelia, what is it? Spotted Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)