The 6.6 mile hike from Signal Point Park to Edwards Point is a popular trek.  Even more were on the path as the trail runners were racing.  We gave way to the runners and encouraged them on.  At the beginning of the trail, we descended wooden stairs, rock steps and hopped down where there were no steps.  Lots of rocks, roots and more rocks to reach Middle Creek where we traversed the wooden suspension bridge.  Just before the bridge, was a plaque commemorating Sam Powel, founder of the Cumberland Trail.  Next the rocky limestone blufs arose near the right side of the trail.  We ascended more rock steps to Lockhart's arch (named for three boy scouts who discoved the arch when helping to plan this trail).  By then we reached the rim of the plateau and the trail flattened.  Shortly thereafter we arrived at our destination, Edwards Point.  The view of the Tennessee River Gorge was spectacular!  We saw the Tennessee River extend into the Chattanooga, wind its way around Elder/Raccoon mountain and head past Prentice Cooper State Forest.  After lunch, we went back from whence we came, welcoming a few sprinkles of rain along our way.  

If you would like to see some nice photos taken during this hike, click here.