ベッドフォード郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

Spring Creek Trail is an extension of Wilhoite Mill Trail that winds through the forest alongside Spring Creek, offering an easy and pleasant hike. Surrounded by a peaceful setting, the trail features several spots with access to the water, and it is ideal for spotting birds, squirrels, and admiring wildflowers.

Henry Horton State Park is a preserved area nestled along the Duck River. The park features a well-maintained network of trails that meander through interesting rock formations and cedar glade woodlands. It provides a tranquil environment for wildlife, which can be observed from the park's observation decks. The preserved area also includes picnic areas, playgrounds, and a campground.

The Hickory Ridge Loop Trail takes you through the forest of Henry Horton State Park, showcasing forested sights and intriguing geological formations, including sinkholes and crevasses. This easy, family-friendly loop offers a variety of terrain and is a great option for a leisurely hike. There is also an inner loop that is perfect for hiking with kids.

At the very back of the Short Springs Natural Area on the Adams Falls Trail is a small, yet intriguing, waterfall named Adams Falls. The waterfall is a cascade off a drop of a few feet. The waterfall is seasonal, but if you hit it at the right time, you'll likely get it all to yourself.

Over 60 feet tall and nearly 60 feet wide, Machine Falls is the biggest waterfall in the Short Springs Natural Area. There is a short spur trail that leads down to the base of the falls, and multiple trails give access to the spur trail. The falls are situated in a dense forest and kind of surprise you when you walk up on them.

Busby Falls is a stairstep cascade that is one of many waterfalls within the Short Springs Natural Area. The waterfall is the closest to the trailhead and is the most popular on the property, but it can easily be combined with Machine Falls in a loop route.

Short Springs State Natural Area features over 400 acres of overlooks, waterfalls, and hiking trails. The property is renowned for being photographed, and the hiking trails offer the opportunity for loops of different distances and difficulties so that there is something for everyone in the family.