Bench

This is an image of one of the many benches along Kildoo Trail in McConnells Mill.

Green and White

A snowy picture of Slippery Rock Creek along the Kildoo Trail in McConnells Mill.

November Sun

It was not long after I took this shot that the sun dipped too low to cast its light on the falls. The days seem so short now.

Pile of Rocks

The white area between two rocks in the right of the photo is foam from decomposing plants. Slippery Rock Creek in McConnells Mill.

Stairs Revisited

This is one of my favorite sets of stairs along the Kildoo Trail. I also snapped a photo back in July which appears very different with the green touch-me-nots and other plants.

Down Stream

I should have posted this photo before my last one. The above image was taken before we arrived to the covered bridge from Kildoo Trail. Behind the bridge you can see the old mill.

Yield

A photo of the side of the covered bridge in McConnells Mill. The sun was beginning to rise high enough to fully immerse the gorge in sunlight. On that day, my oldest and I had starting hiking Kildoo Trail from Eckert bridge on the North Country National Scenic Trail portion. When we reached the covered bridge, we crossed the creek and headed back. The trail is a relatively short 2 mile loop and is considered 'moderate' hiking.

Another One

My oldest daughter and I visited Eckert Falls Saturday morning except this time we climbed further up the hill. We were pleasantly surprised to find another waterfall not far away.

On the right side of the picture above is a stone wall that appears to be a foundation for an old mill. Below is a photo in the opposite direction. The stump of the fallen tree from this photo can be seen in the background.

I am going to tag both waterfalls as Eckert Falls until I discover information otherwise.

Eckert Falls

On Sunday, my middle daughter and I spent a little time exploring the area around Eckert Bridge in McConnells Mill. We were surprised to find another waterfall close to the Kildoo Trail. My middle daughter enjoyed climbing around the rocks and sitting under the over hang.

From what little information I could find online, it is called 'Eckert Falls'. There is a stack of rocks at the top that appears to be either the remains of an old foundation or something else man made (not pictured). I've been debating contacting the park about some of the 'unknown' things we find. I guess I should make a list...

It is too bad most of my photos of this waterfall did not turn out as I had hoped.

Oh Those Trees!

I wish they would quit jumping towards the front of my camera. :)

Warm November Day

My middle daughter and I took a rest in this spot while hiking along Kildoo Trail. While she munched on pretzels, I snapped a few pictures of Slippery Rock Creek. Here the water is slow moving and had a nice green tint to it.

There were a lot of individuals and groups passing through this area. My daughter had to wave and say hi to everyone. She even shouted across the creek to people. So fun.

Leaves on Kildoo Run

Above is a photo of Kildoo Run as it weaves through a few moss covered rocks in McConnells Mill. According to PA's foliage report, we were at our peak this past week. I did not find the report until today but at least I'll know to look for it next year.

Passing By

On the way up to Kildoo Falls, my oldest and I passed this mushroom basking in the sun. McConnells Mill.

Heading Back to the Mill

A quick posting of Kildoo Trail as it runs next to Slippery Rock Creek. There were many wildflowers blooming along the water when this photo was taken in August.

Sticks and Stones

The log from the previous post is running across the top of this photo.

Little Ways to Go

This photo was taken when my oldest and I walked from the Kildoo Trail up to Kildoo Falls. You can see the falls as tiny white sliver on the uppermost rock in the photo. The log is over exposed but I still like the ray of sunshine illuminating it.

Can I Pick One?

This is not my children wanting to pick the flowers, which is strongly discouraged by the park rangers, but my wife wishing to choose the photo for today. Right now the kids are in bed, but tomorrow I'll have my middle daughter try to find the two bees in the photo.

We believe these are Tall or Green-headed Coneflowers (Rudbeckia laciniata) which are growing alongside Slippery Rock Creek near the Kildoo Trail.

Trillium Along Kildoo Trail

A Trillium along the Kildoo Trail in McConnells Mill.

Daisy Fleabane

A photo of Daisy Fleabane or Sweet Scabious (Erigeron Annuus) taken along Kildoo Trail on July 11, 2009.

More Info:
http://plants.usda.gov
http://www.ct-botanical-society.org

Kildoo Trail Photo

Taken on July 11, 2009.