Taking advantage of a long weekend, we took Lanie with us on a three-day backpacking trip to Hercules Glades. Our plan was to map some of the western trails with the GPS, try to find the Spring we think Rock Spring Trail is named after, and show Lanie the falls.
We had a great time and did manage to find the spring! Though the falls were dry, so no playing in the water. You can read more about our trip over on Ozarks Walkabout: Trip report: Backpacking in Hercules Glades – September 2012 | Ozarks Walkabout
Glades on the Devil’s Den West trail
Setting up camp off the Trail near Lower Pilot Knob, Hercules Gl
Enjoying a well-earned rest
Camped in the woods to the north of Lower Pilot Knob
Junction of the Devil’s Den East Trail and Pilot Knob Trail
Abandoned stone building, Hercules Glades Wilderness.Copyright © 2012 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
Rock Spring – Spring Box
Pool below Long Creek Falls
Camped above Long Creek Falls – Hercules Glades Wilderness
Morning Coffee (and hot chocolate)
Gary and his morning coffee
Lanie in the dry Long Creek Falls
Gary and Ginger at the Coy Bald Trail Head
Lanie – second backpacking trip all done
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