Location: Take Belair Road north of Perry Hall, make a right into the parking lot.
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Park in the auxiliary parking lot, then head to the back left corner of the lot to reach the the Lost Pond Trail, marked with a blue hash. The trail weaves a good bit, but follows the river pretty closely, with a few minor water crossing.
After a bit less than a mile, you'll come to a crossroads.
To the left is the continuation of the Lost Pond Trail, which leads you up the hillside and up to some beautiful, open fields.
But that's an adventure for another time. Bear right at the trail marker and continue hiking for about ten minutes, and you've reached the Pot Rocks.
I love clamouring out onto the rocks into the middle of the river, being gently bathed in the dull roar of the rapids, and just sitting for a spell. I always find inspiration when I come to this place. It's also a great place to go for a dip, since the rocks form a barrier in one point and create a convenient little pool. I was there last evening an hour before sunset, and saw two people kayaking and two groups of college kids going for a swim. They may have thought me a bit strange, sitting alone on a rock in the middle of the rapids... but hey, they were in my spot.
All in all, a very relaxing little spot, great to just sit and think or read or write. I'd love to have a picnic there. It's 1.2 miles to get there from the parking lot, so it only takes about a half an hour to hike to it. If you're trying to avoid people, I'd suggest going on a weekday; or just go a little bit before sunset (since the park closes then).
cool post, appreciate it
ReplyDeleteI visited for the first time and fell in love with the place instantly.
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