Below: While the trail was very dry when we hiked, this stretch has lots of bridges and planks to cross wet areas The Waipiti Shelter used to be along this fire road. This pond was a scenic spot along the trail. We grabbed our stuff and then headed back to rejoin the AT, bringing our mileage to 2.4 miles. We were glad we put the effort to see such a beautiful place. While we were there, we only had a few other people that came by and they all approached it from the roadside that we could see in the distance behind the waterfall. We ate some snacks, explored the nearby area, and took many pictures before deciding to head on. Even with low amounts of water falling, it is a great swimming hole area with great places to perch above and watch the water. Dismal Falls was one of the more picturesque waterfalls I have seen and the setting just invites you to waste some time there. Since it was early in the day, we decided to check it out and we were so glad we did. At 1.8 miles, we reached a side trail that showed that Dismal Falls was just.
The climb was short-lived and after about a mile, the trail started to slope back downhill. Below: Another angle on the falls This area has tons of rhododendron tunnels Walking through beautiful open forest. The water level was very low, but Dismal Falls was still beautiful. The trail started off with a bit of a steep climb, which is always a quick reminder of the weight you decided to pack in your backpack. We took a few pictures, crossed the road, and then started our trip north on the white-blazed Appalachian Trail on a two day trip back to our car. There was a small parking lot here and a suspension bridge that spanned the creek. We loaded up and he drove us on some beautiful back roads until we got to our dropoff point at Kimberling Creek.
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I arranged a shuttle driver to meet us at a parking lot off Narrows Road near Pearisburg, VA. I had a couple of surprises for her along the way which hopefully made it an even better trip for her. We decided to celebrate Christine’s birthday by completing a section of the Appalachian Trail over a few days. Below: Some rocky slopes along the trail The spur trail to Dismal Falls is well worth the detour Shallow pools and flat rocks leading up to the falls. There is a lot of cattle farming along the stream. Kimberling Creek is beautiful, but not safe to drink from.
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View the Full Album of Photos From This HikeĪdam Says: Day One – Kimberling Creek to Waipiti Shelter (8.6 miles) This may have been one of Christine’s favorite sections yet! We camped one night and spent the other luxuriating at Woods Hole Hostel. The trail was beautiful and quiet with lots of interesting things to see along the way. It was a great way to start our three week adventure in Alaska.We did this 27-mile Appalachian Trail section over three days at the tail end of summer 2017. Angels Rest cabins, Wing in particular, is a good choice if you want a restive, quiet stay outside of Seward.
There is not much happening in Lowell Point in terms of food choices so best to bring in your own groceries and/or travel the 15 minutes to Seward if you want a restaurant. It had been repaired on our way out at the end of our stay and was much improved. No repair work or gravel had been laid down when we made our first journey from Seward around to Lowell Point on the dirt road, which was a bit of a surprise but we just drove accordingly. Renters at the beginning of the summer season should be prepared for a pot-hole ridden dirt road leading around to Lowell Point. The view from the gliders inside the cabin and the chairs on the covered front deck was lovely. There is no storage space for clothing or luggage, which was a bit difficult but completely known upfront so plan accordingly. The kitchen is stocked with everything two people need in terms of light cooking, microwave, toaster and refrigerator. The Wing Cabin is, as advertised, charming and cozy. We enjoyed our stay at the lovely Wing Cabin and wished we had more than three nights! Resurrection bay is peaceful, otters glide in and out of view, and Seward is a short drive away.
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