StumblingBear - Jul 20, 2018 8:19 am Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2018
Didn't Drive
Did the route from Cheaha Lake ( Elev 1264 ft), The Lake Trail which begins by the bath house. Trail follows along stream then climbs the hill and into the rock fall which requires some scrambling. Started in misty rain so could see little of the surrounding mountains.
Did road walk from upper trailhead. Weather cleared so could see surroundings from the tower.
Headed back down and got more good views from the trail. Yes, it was humid. One hour 15 mins up, about an hour down. Elevation gain 1,141 feet. Saw no one on trail, nobody at summit except park employee working on a water line.
captainbuuda - Nov 11, 2009 4:09 pm Date Climbed: Nov 7, 2009
Fun
Great trail; needs tons of trailwork. It was likely built by the CCC-- they didn't cut many switchbacks and they often went straight up when confronted with steep inclines. Really makes for a fun outing in a fairly tame and developed area.
Patrick B - Jun 30, 2008 3:11 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2008
Awesome
The Rock Garden was spectacular. I got to climb it as well and do some other stuff. The route is very tiring.
Climbed with my brother from Cheaha Lake. The rock garden was simply stunningly beautiful and we had great weather from there. Surprisingly gorgeous and mountainous for Alabama.
StumblingBear - Jul 20, 2018 8:19 am Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2018
Didn't DriveDid the route from Cheaha Lake ( Elev 1264 ft), The Lake Trail which begins by the bath house. Trail follows along stream then climbs the hill and into the rock fall which requires some scrambling. Started in misty rain so could see little of the surrounding mountains.
Did road walk from upper trailhead. Weather cleared so could see surroundings from the tower.
Headed back down and got more good views from the trail. Yes, it was humid. One hour 15 mins up, about an hour down. Elevation gain 1,141 feet. Saw no one on trail, nobody at summit except park employee working on a water line.
Jow - Jul 21, 2012 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2012
Fun timesSteep little trail. Had all to myself.
captainbuuda - Nov 11, 2009 4:09 pm Date Climbed: Nov 7, 2009
FunGreat trail; needs tons of trailwork. It was likely built by the CCC-- they didn't cut many switchbacks and they often went straight up when confronted with steep inclines. Really makes for a fun outing in a fairly tame and developed area.
Patrick B - Jun 30, 2008 3:11 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2008
AwesomeThe Rock Garden was spectacular. I got to climb it as well and do some other stuff. The route is very tiring.
tioga - Apr 15, 2008 8:41 pm Date Climbed: Apr 13, 2008
Good StuffClimbed with my brother from Cheaha Lake. The rock garden was simply stunningly beautiful and we had great weather from there. Surprisingly gorgeous and mountainous for Alabama.