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Cummins Falls Gorge Permit System Goes Well

Cummins Falls Park officials raised the daily gorge access permit limit to 150 visitors. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said the increased access is a result from a successful launch to the program in the reopening weekend. “It went pretty smooth overall,” Cutcher said. “Obviously there were people who showed up who didn’t know about the permit system so they weren’t ... Read More »

Permits Required To Hike Cummins Falls Gorge

A new permit system will limit access to the Cummins Falls gorge area beginning Friday. Permit carriers will be the only visitors allowed to hike to the gorge. The new safety measures come as a response to three deaths in the park from 2017 to 2019. Park manager Ray Cutcher said the permit is not necessary to access other trails. ... Read More »