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Jump Creek
Nat'l Recreation Area
Nat'l Recreation Area

Jump Creek

United States

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Site Hours: Open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.Jump Creek features a surprising waterfall and lush riparian community filled with water birch and red osier dogwood trees. Visitors can hike the easy -mile Jump Creek Falls Trail, walk to the Falls Overlook or picnic near the rock crevices and meandering stream. Swimmers can enjoy a refreshing dip at the base of the falls. Be careful - Poison ivy grows thick in some spots along the creek and trail.

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