Social Story: A Visit to Echo Pond at Rocky Woods

A small cabin in a parking lot.

When I get to Rocky Woods I will drive past the little cabin to the parking lot.

A sign reads park, pay & display next to a parking payment kiosk.

After I pay the parking fee I will put the ticket in my car.

A map of the Rocky Woods property.

I start my hike by looking at the map and finding Echo Pond. I can take a picture of the map with my phone or print one at home.

A yellow colored circle made with spray paint apprears on the bark of a tree to mark a trail.

While hiking I can look for the colored circles, called blazes, on the trees. This will help me stay on the trail.

Signs for Rocky Woods trails.

There will also be signs that will point the way!

A dirt trail through the forest at Rocky Woods

I continue hiking through the forest, staying on the trail. Staying on the trail keeps me safe.

A trail at Rocky Woods

I keep hiking up the hill and will start to see the pond!

Blue waters of Echo Pond at Rocky Woods surrounded by brown trees.

I made it to Echo Pond!

A bridge is partially submerged in a pond at Rocky Woods.

Sometimes I must change my plans because of unexpected things. That is okay!

A trail through trees at Rocky Woods

If I want to keep hiking, I can continue following the trail.

A map of Rocky Woods

As I hike, I can look for maps on the trail that will help me make choices of which trail to take.