Pot Point Nature Trail

About the Trail

This 4.1 mile loop that brings hikers up the side of the mountain, then back down and along the river to the trailhead. A variety of biomes can be seen throughout the trip, including a magnificent boulder field at the higher elevations and a wildflower meadow along the river full of butterflies in the springtime. The hike takes around 2-3 hours to complete. The trail is also full of history; not so long ago, people were farming and moonshining the hillsides on the very same property.

The trail, well marked with blue blazes, starts at the kiosk located near the parking area. The first third of the hike is a climb up to a boulder field below Azalea Point. While there are some steep sections that are rough, short level sections provide some relief. The second third of the hike is on an old logging road with an easy downhill grade. You then cross River Canyon Road and follow a wide, flat trail next to the river that will take you back the the Pot Point Cabin.

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