Claudius Smith was a thief who is known to have used these caves as a hideout during the Revolutionary War. From the top of the cave, you get a nice view of the park and surrounding hills.

Joseph

June 23, 2022

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Nice view of the surrounding area from the top. There are several options to climb up and around the rocks for different skill levels.

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