The Overlook Trail is the easiest trail at Cloudland Canyon State Park, but not without some amazing views.
The trail is accessed by the West Rim parking lot. The trail heads to the right, away from some of the harder trails like the Waterfalls Trail and the West Rim Loop Trail. The trail hugs the edge of the mountain rim, which allows for some great views.
The trail is an easy, flat gravel path, which goes on for one half mile, before turning back to complete the full mile.
When we went a few weeks ago, Winter Falls was heavily flowing, which was a beautiful sight. Hemlock Falls was also easy to spot below.
Following the path, there are two main overlooks to check out, which are accessed by walking down stone steps.
I enjoyed these overlooks because it offered a view of the canyon that we had not seen before. We were able to see little sections of Sitton’s Gulch, which we had hiked in the winter time.
I think hiking enthusiasts might want to overlook the Overlook Trail (ha) for more strenuous hikes, but I think this trail is well worth it.
