High Falls Park

Choosing to go for a hike in 35 degree weather means a bit of research for a trail that is mainly in the shade and perhaps includes a waterfall or two.

Enter High Falls Park, near Locust Grove (really), south of Atlanta. We read a description of a hike near a river, beautiful water falls and a pool fot swimming. We pack some water, sun block and a couple of towels and head out in search of this:

Funny story: the "swimming pool" actually was a swimming pool, not a beautiful nature spot with calm water. And was a little more like this. 

But frankly, after that hike in those 35 degrees, you're just not that picky.