Wilson Creek was designated as a National Wild and Scenic River by Congress on August 18, 2000. There is a network of trails within the area. The Harper Creek Trail is a three mile (one way) trail to the waterfall by the same name.
Aaron is ready and excited. He is equipped with his hiking stick and survival knife. Gypsy showed her excitement by hardly being able to sit for a few seconds for me to take a picture.
The trail did a switchback, but Aaron took a shortcut up a washed out embankment with exposed roots of a fallen tree to help him climb. We are walking through a canopy of Mountian Laurel.
Our first view of the beautiful Harper Creek.
Ice cool water! Even Gypsy wasn't going to take a dip.
While following the trail downstream we came to this small obstacle of an eight-foot drop between some narrow rocks. Gypsy was able to leap down the four-feet on a rock then jump the rest of the way down while we use a rope and the same stepping stone.
Are we almost there?
Our view of Harper Falls from the trail above.
The best view is from the rock shore just below the falls. Aaron is about to begin his descent by the aid of this rope.
Gypsy and I anxiously watch Aaron.
Come on down!
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