This challenging trail will have visitors hiking the gorge side, just inches from the edge in areas as well as climbing up steps and roots. Proper footwear is HIGHLY recommended. The trail traverses through a mix forest of hemlock, oak, and hickory to name a few. The forest floor also provides a showy fern carpet and spectacular spring wildflowers. This trail will have you on top of the gorge, on the side of the gorge and on the floor of the gorge to get the entire feel.