Clay Furnace Hike

It's been a couple of months since we've been in town for the weekend with nothing on the schedule. With work kicking into high gear again, Henry's had more time alone and, as a result, has been bouncing off the walls the last few days.

We got rid of some of that energy today at Coopers Rock with a hike to Henry Clay Furnace, up the hill to Rock City, then back to the car following the Roadside Trail.

 The boring, sunny, hot (but gloriously downhill) first section of the loop

The prettiest section of the hike where the trail follows Clay Run

Remains of the Henry Clay iron furnace

The first time we did this hike, playing in this creek was the highlight of trip. Today the creek was almost dry.

No water? No worries. Henry knows how to make his own fun. He ran his trademark speed circles in the weeds and had a blast. Unfortunately, his circle sprints are impossible to capture with my camera. ;)

Twelve hours later (plus lots more playing), we have success -- a tuckered out Henry!