We got on the trail behind the Harmar Pavilion on South Ridge Drive and made a left on the trail. It was another beautiful day in North Park, with a lot of leaves still left on the trees and the forest floor a multicolored blanket.
On this trail, you quickly pass a couple of old pavilions no longer being used by the park. I wonder if there was once a road to these or you had to hike your picnic food in?
A little farther on is this old log shelter. It has a nice porch area and a great fireplace with a mantle inside.
This view from the porch of the shelter is amazing. What a beautiful spot to have an event. Again, I wonder how old the shelter is and when/ why it fell into disuse?
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The mantle. |
We made it down to the playground on Old Babcock Blvd, then made the steep hike back up the trail.