20-Aug-2024 5 Rivers Demo
Short hybrid VI course for 5 Rivers
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Waypoint 1 start, visitors' entrance
Departing for point 1 for the start of 5 Rivers Hybrid demo course
Arrived point 1 start. Enjoy the 7 point course bringing you back to the visitors' center. Use your Orientation and Mobility skills, exercise caution and take others on your hike.
Beautiful 5 Rivers Visitors' Center, Staff is super helpful!!
Waypoint 2 south end of parking lot
Leaving point 1 for point 2, The South end of parking lot walk is a straight line
Arrived point 2. Here, you will make a right to walk behind pavilion
A large sign kiosk shows 5 Rivers park at point 2
A beautiful Pavilion is available for groups and outdoor activities
Waypoint 3-west trail north of pavilion
Leaving point 2 for point 3 which is to the Northwest of the pavilion
Arrived point 3. Here, there is a kiosk sign describing an open uncut area supporting wildlife.
walking behind the pavilion to reach the west trail is soft and gentle
Waypoint 4 trail pond with waterfall
Leaving point 3 for point 4 which is located at the trail pond with a small waterfall
Arrived point 4. There is a beautiful pond and small waterfall next to the trail on the right side.
The trailside pond is beautiful, serene with a quiet sounding waterfall.....relaxing yet invigorating
Waypoint 5 bend in trail by amphitheater
Leaving the trail pond and waterfall heading to point 5, there is a bend in the trail close to the amphitheater on your left. The trail has switchbacks and serpentine curves...take your time to stay on the trail
Arrived point 5. This is a bend in the trail by the amphitheater. Close by the amphitheater, there is a burn pit used for outdoor cooking and group celebrations. On to point 6 and 7 then finish strong.
a wonderfully placed amphitheater in a shallow, wide depression with a campfire makes for a meeting/singing spot few can match
Waypoint 6 trail junction by a bench
Leaving point 5 for point 6 at a trail junction with a bench
Arrived point 6. Here, there is a trail junction with a bench and information sign. The finish is next.
the trail bench and sign are at a path junction south of the marshy pond by the center's entrance......next point is the finish
Waypoint 7 finish
Leaving point 6-cutting across the lawn by the marshy pond to finish.
Arrived point 7. This is the finish. Congratulations on a job well done. You are now an honorary Pittsburgh Steeler fan! Bravo
point 7, the finish-congratulations!!
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