Photos from Tryon Creek State Park Walk



This is the start (and end) of the Trail we walked today.



A map of the area

Start of the trail, we both thought it would be flat the whole way, um, we were wrong....



You can see the creek through the trees



One of many bridges we crossed in our walk. This one looks like the tree is holding up (or pushing over) the bridge.

Another part of the creek

One of the trails we walked...

Oy, it goes uphill! Not the flat path we were thinking it would be....

This looked much cooler in person. All the trees covered in moss as far as we could see.

Another bridge, and some of the many hand made steps.

The water running through here was very coppery in color, very pretty to see

Steps built as an Eagle Scout Project (the boy who built them is in Troop 423, Julie's sons troop). He did a really nice job and they were much appreciated!

We stopped here to rest for a moment, the uphill climbs (yes, there was more than one) were tough today...and it was such a great spot to rest!

This was also much cooler in person, the tree limbs were very spindle-y and had moss on them.

The smallest "bridge" we crossed

Both Julie and I thought this was a really cool photo op. Would also be a great place to do letterboxing.

The creek, moving much slower in this part of it.

Terry Riley Bridge

The bridge is a suspension bridge, very neat looking and yes, it does bounce when you walk over it

View from the other side. You can see where the trail comes down to the bridge on the right.

Lots and lots of bamboo reeds out here.

In all our walks, we always think, wouldn't a bench be great right about now, and low and behold, here's a bench. Sadly, we did not sit and rest a spell here, maybe next time?

This is the uphill climb right after the bench. Getting to the bench? Looks pretty much like this as well, uphill.



Julie and I both liked the way this tree was growing. Looks like a fun tree to climb, make a fort in or play tag around. 



Our end of the walk picture. And look, they have a bench to sit on!