Ableman's Gorge State Natural Area

Kimberly Bautista

This was our first time being here. The parking area was small. This was a rougher trail than most. We decided to take this hike in the morning and the area was still rather damp, hard to get footing. Trail definitely needs to be cleaned up as it's not as seen as it maybe should be. Another couple arrived shortly after us and also decided not to finish the trail either. Got some good photos but we spent maybe only 15 to 20 minutes here. Not a good trail to attempt in a wetter season.

Daniel Bozarth

Lovely trails. Getting to the top was a challenge. Straight up and not alot of great overlooks from the up there, but the few were worth it. The bottom trail is real nice and easy. Beautiful too. Could be much better signed. Only downside to a wonderful area.

Kimberly Meyer

Neat stop, but not as much to see as most other natural areas. Parked at the historical marker and crossed the highway to walk the lower trail. Paths are not clearly marked. Parking lot available for the upper rustic path. Interested geologic history. Found some really interesting rock outcrops on the west of the rustic path.

Nathan Flaminio

Woo, man that's steep, lol. Great view, but they really should have some signs and trail markers. We took the path to the right at the top to start, but lost the trail several times. Went down some of the branching trails, but decided to turn back because we couldn't see any trail and to get to the views. There really should be some arrows or colored trail markers, something to let you know where to go. A sign at the top with a map would help too. It's a beautiful area. The flowers are blooming, and there's plenty of wildlife skittering and flying around. Worth traveling to, but would really like to see some improvements. One Pokestop at the entrance, and another at Van Hise Rock, along with a gym.