Near Rock Trail
Raven Rocks overlook panorama.
Near Rock Trail
Snowy run on the Red Trail.
Near Rock Trail
The view from Raven Rocks.
Near Rock Trail
At Raven Rocks overlook in winter.
Near Rock Trail
Bear Rock Petroglyph - Native American Bear and Bird carvings on this rock date possibly to several thousand years ago. Google "Bear Rock Petroglyph" for more photos and information.

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Rock Trail

4.4 (5 Ratings)
The Rock Trail is a newer trail featuring six of the reservation's "Rock" features.
5.2
mi
Distance
1,073
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingCaveFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.15mi
Distance
1,073ft
Elevation Gain
1,070ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
823ft
High Point
448ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The Rock Trail was developed to connect the six rock features of the park: Dancing Rock Loop Connector, Indian Rock Shelter, Raven Rocks, Castle Rock, Bear Rock Petroglyph, and Spy Rock. Sections are very steep with one section being an actual rough-hewn rock staircase that climbs 150 vertical feet. The rock features are as follows: -Raven Rocks and Spy Rock are the two overlooks on the southeast section of the trail. -Bear Rock petroglyph (google it!) is a verified carving at least 5,000 years old created by Native Americans. The carving is on a boulder and is in the shape of a bear and several other local animals. -Indian Rock Shelter is a former native American campsite. -Castle Rock is a rock formation which somewhat resembles a castle. -Dancing Rock is a large flat rock that was the site of late night dancing by local families after a harvest moon in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

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Contributors
Rob Cummings