Note: an NRT Ambassador reports that this trail has expanded and that the route has shifted since its entry into the NRT system in 1981. See the attached map for an updated route.
Named for the small grove of hemlocks found along the trail, it takes you down by the lake and then climbs to the ridge. Because the trail takes you through several different ecosystems, wildlife is abundant and plant species varied. If hiking in September, stop by the pawpaw patch but watch out for black bears, raccoons and gray foxes as they find its fruit a tasty treat. Getting to the Hemlock Bluff Small Wild Area Trail can be challenging; you have to hike approximately 1.5 miles on a trail shared with mountain bikers to get to the trailhead so keep your eyes open when rounding curves.
