This is a little hidden gem of a park with a parking lot that provides a short walk to the river. Suncadia has a trail leading down from the lodge to this area. You can also walk to the bridge which has a very wide protected pedestrian sidewalk for viewing the river.
The river is shallow but fast. Near the park is a very shallow spot in the river protected by downed trees which is perfect for dipping your toes and cooling off.
I think I saw a picnic table near the...
   Read moreThis is not a public park. It's in a gated community so you either have to walk a mile with all your stuff or go down (and then up) a long staircase. If you're just looking to go sit by the river, I recommend going to the Bullfrog Trailhead and then down the road to the river. The signs are a little confusing but you CAN bring a car down the road and there's a parking lot next...
   Read moreThis part of the river is private access. The woman at the gate told us to go to the river access at the winery, but failed to mention that it’s a 29 flight staircase to get down to the...
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