After a long car ride, Harper was eager to stretch her legs and explore. About a mile in, we veered onto Wintergreen Falls Trail, following it to its end. The final stretch was a bit challenging, so Harper hopped into her backpack carrier for safety. Wintergreen Falls was beautiful, though the bright sunlight made photography tricky.
We clambered over rocks to snap a few pictures before continuing. From there, we took an unofficial trail from the bike rack, tracing Grassy Creek upstream. The narrow path was easy to navigate, even with a toddler in tow. In about a quarter-mile, we reached Upper Grassy Creek Falls, a stunning cascade that stole the show.
We took turns scrambling over the rocks for photos, catching fleeting moments of cloud cover for better shots.
After a quick snack break, we retraced our steps to the main trail.
Harper hiked nearly the entire return journey, delighting in collecting leaves, sticks, and other trail treasures.
Along the way, we admired vibrant wildflowers dotting the path.
Back at the car, we drove to Sideways Farm Brewery for dinner. The kid-friendly atmosphere was a hit, with Harper gleefully exploring the property and playing on the playground. Afterward, we headed to Mountain Springs Cabins, settling into our cozy home base for the weekend.
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