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Interesting things to look for: The Rock
House-In the early 1900's, a hotel was once located near the
1/4 mile trail leading to an opening in a cliff face with
gothic-like windows. Rockhouse was even once said to be a
hide-out for bandits and thieves in 1800's.
-look for small
recesses in the back wall of Rock House were used as baking
ovens for Native Americans staying in the cave.
-troughs in
the floor believed to be used to catch water.
-at the
picnic shelter, there was once a
16-room hotel compete with a ballroom, livery stable and a
U.S. Post Office.
Length:
The Rockhouse trail is about a 1/2 mile long and takes 30 to
45 minutes to traverse.
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