Devil’s Bathtub & Waterfall

The Devil’s Bathtub is found off the Devil’s Fork Loop Trail in Fort Blackmore. For those who are hardcore hikers, this is one that is not to be missed! There is a hill where you drive up to (the 2631) where there is an area to park your car. Make sure that you only park at the designated area, as there have been people in the past who have parked at private properties/​forego the ‘No Trespassing’ signs further along and have gotten their vehicle towed. It’s highly suggested that you go with an experienced hiker/​guide or a designated park group, as it is quite a rough/​difficult hike (yes, the park offers hike ‘tour’ groups) — there are tons of stones and streams to cross/​wade through (which definitely rise after rainfall) on the trail, so keep that in mind. Also, make sure you keep on the path along the stream; there is an area where the earlier part of the path goes uphill, but that is not the path you want to take! You’ll also see rock walls, a swimming hole (which is NOT the Bathtub), and, of course, the main ‘destination’, the Devil’s Bathtub! The color is sooo amazing, as the light hits in a way where the color is this crisp and deep blue-​ish/​green-​ish color. There is a natural smooth slide where you can slide down from. This is the main attraction, so soak it all in! You can also go further up along the trail to see a waterfall at Corder Hollow, but just make sure you plan the day where you leave early enough so you can get back before night falls. It’s about 4 miles in and 4 miles out, and I highly suggest in bringing enough water and enough sustenance (and, pick up after yourselves!!!). I know that there are some who like to do an overnight on the trail, so if that’s your thing and you’re comfortable with that, by all means!
+fossils
+swimming hole
+Devil’s Bathtub
+park in the designated area
+sign up for the state hiking group or follow an experienced hiker friend: D
+keep left at fork (stay with the stream)
+further hike = waterfall
+wear long-​sleeves/​pants
+douse yourself in DEET
+bring enough sustenance