Empire Bluff Scenic Lookout
Empire Bluff Scenic Lookout offers stunning views after a moderately challenging 1.5-mile round-trip hike. The trail is mostly shaded and well-maintained with a wooden boardwalk near the viewing area. Although there is no drinking water facility and restroom conditions are poor, the scenic beauty and natural setting make it a worthwhile destination for visitors.
Reviews
Beautiful location with just a shot hike needed. 1.5 miles round trip, you can walk further up if you want but I feel you get the best views from the stopping point.
It’s a beautiful place. A bit of a walk going up the bluff to get to the top. Probably a little more than a mile. Beautiful scenery. Met a young couple up there they had just got engaged and ask if I would take there picture
Absolutely lovely views! Nice bit through the woods and then a little boardwalk to the Lake. There is a downed tree at the end. Some people said it had really nice views past the end. The trail gets less wide, and my sister and I chickened out and turned around. Definitely don’t want to miss this one if you’re in the area!
Easy to get to the parking area. The hike in is 3/4 of a mile. The trail is hard packed with some hills and is well maintained. It’s mostly shaded until you get to the main viewing area. The wooden walk path near the viewing area can be slippery due to the dry sand on it. Well worth the hike in.
The views from this spot are great. However, there is a moderately difficult hike of 1.5 miles round trip which takes about an hour walk. No drinking water facility. The condition of the restroom is very very BAD. Too much bad smells and hundreds of flies, urine all over the floor. And I didn’t understand why this place needed a ticket for NULL.