Luke Trail Hike – 1.4 miles

Starting at the stone bridge, this is a 1.4 mile hike with a good bit of elevation. It takes you up to Chiquita Rock which overlooks Ferncliff, past the blue hole and Ramsey Chapel. The trail is marked in white and is probably Ferncliff’s most popular trail.

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Akin Trail Hike- 1.4 miles

This is a 1.4 mile hike with a good bit of elevation. It takes you up to the ridge line of Mark Mountain. It starts at the bridge just before the Belden Pond cabins and then comes down by the pool.

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Dining Hall to Outback Loop Walk- .94 miles

Starting at the dining hall, go for an easy stroll through the Outback and visit our garden and animals on this flat walk that is just under 1 mile.

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Dining Hall to Blue Hole Walk – .71 miles

This is a 3/4 of a mile easy and beautiful walk to the Blue Hole starting at the Dining Hall.

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Walk to Belden Pond – Starting at the Dining Hall this is a walk that is just under one mile. Going along the Shady Shortcut, you can walk to the end of Belden Pond and back.

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Steve’s Well Trail – .56 miles

Starting at the dining hall, this short and easy trail leads to a beautiful Crystal Well with a nice bench and view.

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Scenic Sights Hike – 1.8 miles

Starting at the stone bridge, this is a hike past Ramsey Chappell to Chiquita Rock and then to a Crystal Well with a few nice views and benches.

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Creek walk – .3 miles

Starting in the field behind the Christian Activity Building (CAB) this is a short scenic loop along the creek that flows out of Belden Pond.

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Creek Walk Extended Version – .56 miles

This extended version of the classic Creek walk trail will lead you past the overlook Spragins Point.

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Loop to Spragins Point Amphitheater – .39 miles

Starting in the field behind the Christian Activity Building (CAB) this is a short scenic loop that curls around Matthew Mountain, climbs to the Spragins Point amphitheater and comes back down the hill.

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Berry Trail Hike – 6.2 mile

This is a beautiful and long trail. It can be pretty steep and wet. If you want to extend your hike, you can take the Akin-Loop on your way back down the mountain. This follows some logging roads and there are some creek crossings. Most of the trail is marked in blue marking tape. this route starts at the hill below the pool.