smithgall woods conservation area
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smithgall woods conservation area印象
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I went there for a training session. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The setting of this preserve is beautiful. It is quiet and peaceful. I spent time at Duke's Creek. It is a beautiful mountain stream where one could take time to truly enjoy nature.
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This was our first visit to the Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, and it was for their Fall Celebration (noon to 4 p.m.). This is a limited review, because we had limited exposure to the Area. The Fall Celebration featured candle making, gold panning, story telling, an apple press with fresh apple juice, live Appalachian music by a trio of guitar and two different dulcimers, 19th Century games, pottery making, and a still. There was also a hay ride through the conservation area, which gave an interesting history of the area and how it came to be. I love history, so this was nice. My kids (5, 8, 9) found the games to be the best. There were also some local crafts and food available for purchase.
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I have been visiting Smithgall Woods for years, and it's beautiful. One of my favorite things about Smithgall in relation to any other hiking location, is that it's never packed. You have a lot of privacy. The only thing I have to say is BEWARE of ticks if you bring your dog. On the back hiking trails, there are packs of ticks EVERYWHERE lurking behind every curve, especially on the trail with the old mine.
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A nice afternoon if you are not in a hurry. Take a picnic lunch and relax. Check out the history of the preserve as well.
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This park has great mountain stream fishing, I am sure, but we found the hikes and trails to be beautiful and refreshing. Don't forget to visit an old covered bridge! It is a rarity these days!
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My daughter and I visited here on a Saturday in August, There is a nice gift shop with wildlife exhibits and the staff is very helpful and friendly. There are several hiking trails, so you can choose the length and difficulty. I would love to come stay in one of the cabins, but they do stay booked up due to the trout fisherman in the area. If you do want to come and trout fish, you have to make reservations through the park. Bring a picnic! The picnic area is beautiful and peaceful.
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After driving around the area, we stopped into Smithgall Woods. We didn't know what to expect and really wanted information on their gorgeous cabins they rent. We saw some raptors near the information area, the ranger told us about trophy trout in the area, and we learned a bit more about the rivers and such. It was a nice little stop. We still haven't made it to the cabins. Why? They're ALWAYS booked! That is a good sign for us.
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Our family of eleven just completed a four-night stay at Dover Cottage in Smithgall Woods State Park. The cottage has 5 bedrooms, each with its own private bath. The common room was spacious as well as lovely and accommodated our family wonderfully. The kitchen is not pretty, but it functions very well for preparing meals for a crowd. In fact, we ate all of our meals at the cottage for this reason. The park is a little slice of peaceful heaven. Fishing, hiking and biking are right outside the door. For us, we found no reason to leave it. The garden beside Smithgall lodge was truly appreciated and was a wonderful place to stroll with a cup of coffee in the mornings. The staff were helpful and friendly and really took time and effort to ensure that our stay was one to remember. It was. And we plan to return!
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If you love to get away from the sounds of machinery and love to hike, this is the place to go. I am glad to know that such a beautiful place is being preserved and available to the public
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We were there April 11, 2014 and wanted to hike and see some of the area but all but one trail was closed because they had hunters there. Wish we would have known. It was a wasted trip.