Fees are on the honor system.
Yes only cash that you put into an envelope and insert in a box. There are other trails. But its all through the same gate.
Yes, cash only. Not sure about free hikes, but this trail is highly maintained and cared after, a simple $2.00 a person for the pleasure of a pleasant and safe hike is not outrageous. It does cost money to maintain.
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