There are no typical hikes. Every time you go out you encounter something different, mostly an animal or bird. Lately we have seen bald eagles, something I hadn’t seen in the wild for 50 years. A lot of what you see depends on the season. In the spring, my favorite time of the year, there are a lot of young animals such as turkey, grouse, deer and bear. You may encounter a litter of coyotes playing in the rocks. In addition, there is a little-known spot where mine tailings were deposited years ago. They contain 300 million-year-old fossils embedded in the rocks.

For the young hiker, we often trek to the first waterfall on Dutchman’s Run, which is the highest of the four falls. There, children will have the opportunity to hunt for fossils, or maybe make an important archeological discovery.

Schools, athletic teams, and Scout troops interested in hiking also are welcome. Hikes are an opportunity for visitors to enjoy being outdoors, learn American history, and eat a hardy lunch at a general store.

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McIntyre Ghost Town
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 1.3 Miles; approximately 4 hours for complete package experience
Elevation/Gain: From 900 to 1,800 feet
Please Note: This hike requires consistent effort and is, at times, arduous. We will rest often. Bring water and wear sturdy, waterproof footwear, a long-sleeve shirt and hat. A light rain jacket; it will make a good seat on a damp log at the very least. We will cross several small streams. Come properly prepared for a mountain hike and don’t forget your camera.

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Band Rock Vista

Here is Band Rock Vista, one of the hikes we offer.
Above is a view south from Band Rock.