Purgatory Creek Natural Area Photos

deer in the brush (Photo by jimmy peace)

In the valley of butterflies (Photo by plectrudis)

Gnarly oak (Photo by plectrudis)

Nifty, ferny bluff on the left (Photo by plectrudis)

Pretty little green snake, hanging out on the trunk of a gnarly old oak tree (Photo by plectrudis)

looking west from bluff over creek (Photo by fwk2005)

Just a neat looking tree. (Photo by Eveline)

Trail head sign at Upper Purgatory Creek Park (Photo by Eveline)

flint along the trail (Photo by jimmy peace)

archeological site (Photo by jimmy peace)

entrance to the hike (Photo by jimmy peace)

Under the Overlook, there's a overhang. This large rock cavity may have served as a welcome relief from heavy rainstorms in the past. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

In addition to two deer, I also spotted this wild turkey along the trail. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

From the overlook, looking down on the Malacoda Trail. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

A view along the trail leading up to the "Overlook". From here there's a vertical drop into the creek canyon and one of the trails below. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

A typical view on the trail. There are plenty of rocks on the trail so you often have to pay attention to foot placement. Hiking boots are recommended! (Photo by Austin Explorer)