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Cumberland Mountain State Park Bridge was built between 1935 and 1940 for a 30-acre impoundment of Bryd's Creek. Read the sign in the above photo for more information. The park is located around Byrd Lake, a man-made lake created by the impoundment of Byrd Creek in the 1930s. |
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First the two RV Gypsies strolled around Byrd Lake Trail which was only a 0.7 mile easy walk on a paved path. Then they hiked the Cumberland Plateau trail (the red trail) to the Byrd Creek Trail (the yellow trail) for a total of 3 miles. Part of the trail was easy, and part was a bit strenuous. |
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View from the other side of the bridge yields muddy brown water. The autumn colors were just starting to bloom. |
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Duck butts |
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Below: The park amphitheater is behind the restaurant along the bank of Byrd Lake. Through the summer it is used for weekly programs and will seat 75 people. Each Sunday morning a non-denominational worship services is conducted for park guests. |
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The two RV Gypsies hiked on the Cumberland Plateau Nature Trail at Cumberland Mountain State Park.
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A bridge in the woods |
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Below: view from each side of the bridge |
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Rabbit ears |
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