点评:This hike was great for the views, but definitely moderately strenuous, so know what you are getting into when you start. There is a sign at the beginning saying the distance to various points on the trail, which is helpful for anticipating walking distance. We went as far as the alum cave bluffs. It is not a loop, so unless you connect with another trail, you will have to turn around and walk back the same way. To get to the bluff is about 2.3 miles, and it is all uphill and rocky/rooty, with the trail covering about 1,000 feet in elevation. The trail itself is primarily wooded, so there are several small streams and other beautiful forested areas to look at, but you cannot see the mountains until closer to the top. It took us 2 hours to get there, and 1 hour to get back. I would recommend good hiking shoes with ankle support. Be mindful that you do need a parking pass to park for the trail, and the parking area does remain fairly full throughout the day as it is a popular trail for good reason.
翻译:这条徒步路线视野极佳,但强度中等偏上,因此开始徒步前务必做好心理准备。起点处有个指示牌,标明了到沿途各处的距离,这有助于预估行走的路程。我们一路走到了明矾洞峭壁处。这条路线并非环形,所以除非另接其他步道,否则只能原路折返。走到峭壁处大约需要走2.3英里,全程都是上坡路,且路面多岩石和树根。这条步道的高度落差约为1,000英尺。沿途多为树林,因而有不少小溪流及其他景色宜人的林地区域可供观赏,不过直到接近山顶时才能看到群山。我们花了2小时走到山顶,又用1小时返回。建议穿着具备脚踝支撑功能的优质徒步鞋。另外请注意:要在此处停车,必须持有停车许可证。这个停车场一整天都相当拥挤,毕竟这是一条备受青睐的步道,原因也显而易见。