rock bridge memorial state park
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rock bridge memorial state park印象
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This is a well hidden secret in Columbia. Its a very large park (so much so that annually they end up rescuing lost hikers) varied vegetation and lack of crowds makes it an ideal walk in the woods any season of the year.
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The "Rock Bridge" is a remnant of the cave that at one time filled the entire valley. The stream that hollowed out the cave by carrying away the limestone, still flows most of the year. The "Devils Ice Box " is the entrance to what remains of the cave and the several miles of caverns that exist today. Tours of this cave can sometimes be arranged in the late spring and summer.For the less adventurous, walking and hiking trails of almost any length set the tone for a relaxing adventure. Wildlife, both birds and mammals abound. There is no camping in the park but there are great sites, both developed and undeveloped, for having a picnic.
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If you're looking for a hike, beautiful scenery, or simply an exploration Rock Bridge State Park is the place for you. The drive to the park is a short ten to fifteen minute drive, allowing for a quick get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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The park has some pretty formations and some nice boardwalks if you can't handle mud/rocky terrain. Always enjoy our hikes here no matter which trail.
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We enjoyed the trails to the rock bridge and devil's icebox. The trail was easy enough for young kids as well as a parent carrying a child.
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In addition to the natural beauty of this park there is much history. Walk the "Sink Hole" trail from the parking lot and see if you can find the groove in the sandstone outcropping from steel rimmed wagons on years gone by? HINT - on the right side of the small stream as you walk this trail. There was a mill to grind grains, a distillery and tannery among various businesses that once called this area home. The most famous of the "sink holes" is Devil's Ice Box. A great place to cool off with the steady stream of cool air escaping from the Ice Box. Be sure to take the trail that actually forms the rock bridge over the small stream.
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We visited in October. Hiked both times we went. We enjoyed the scenery but it was basically mud paths in the woods. The bridge had been flooded and eroded. They are probably planning on fixing this soon. We made our own path across the creek in a shallower area and explored the other side. Neat site to see, good excercise, probably don't need to see it again.
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Nice to walk these trails and enjoy the outdoors. Lots of people I know love this spot to go on walks, go spelunking, or just enjoy a day outside. They do close the caves in the winter, but the trails are open and clearly marked. The rock bridge itself is very cool to see. Not far away at all from main town of columbia
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Absolutely beautiful! A lot of wildlife, beautiful scenery and designated walking paths easy to walk on.
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We were really surprised at how beautiful it was tucked back in among the trees and rocks. There were interesting things to see at every turn. The kids loved running on the trails.