Parked at the South lot today. Looks like they're getting serious about keeping the vehicles off the trails - concrete blocks are everywhere. Only a half dozen cars in the bumpy gravel lot. (Now that the gate is open, the local yokels like to come out and sling some gravel. That should stop when the county stations a resident ranger at the Park.)
Explored down by the river a bit, where a big grassy meadow lies between the water and a band of rocky cliffs. There are several trails that wind through the grass to the bank. If you want to check out the river without having to walk all the way down the River Trail; well, here ya go. It's an easy, flat walk from the parking. (If you're thinking of swimming here later in the year; don't. There are many hidden snags in the area.)
Took the Midway to the Viewpoint and back - didn't see anyone til the parking lot. If you're stuck in a rut with the trails on the North end, give the South end a try! It's a pretty drive, and there's lots of parking!
PS : People live along this pretty drive, so don't speed through their neighborhood. Drive safely, and watch for kids and cats ... and chickens.
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