Moore State Park

January 12, 2020 Sunny

Moore State Park is famous for its restored grist mill and waterfall, and flowers. We were surprised at how full the parking lot was. This park seems to be popular year round. There is also a handicap parking area separate from the main lot, so it is also a handicap friendly park.

We started on the Enchanta Trail which leads to Eames Pond. This narrow Enchanta Trail was lined with huge rhododendrons on both sides, which could be very pretty when the flowers are blooming. Unfortunately we visited on a winter day and the grounds were muddy.

The Enchanta Trail opens up to the beautiful Eames Pond. There was a covered bridge spanning across a small waterfall, which flows and eventually powers the grist mill.

The pond was quite frozen, but there were several chairs on the bank. On a warmer day this would have been an amazing place to relax.

We took the Stairway Loop Trail which first hugged the pond, and then eventually veered into the woods. We came out near the restored grist mill. It opens up to a large field and picnic areas. Some kids were playing ball on the open areas and seniors were enjoying the sun on the benches.

Even though we came in the winter, I can see that this place would be filled with flowers from the spring to the fall. In addition to the grist mill and the pond, it is a beautiful and peaceful place to spend an afternoon.

I enjoyed the large rhododendrons, the stream, and the grist mill. A lot of variety packed into a compact park.
Trails were muddy but the grist mill was unique.
Sooo boring. I’m getting sick of walking in the woods every Sunday the entire day.
The trail and the lake was nice and had a good view.
The trail was muddy.