Colditz Cove is a small protected area of 165 acres with a loop hiking trail.

We went hiking at Colditz Cove in late February. The trail had quite a bit of ice. It is important to keep an eye out for icicles from above when they begin to thaw, they can crash down to the trail below without warning.

Northrup Falls drops approximately 60 feet over an overhanging sandstone ledge. The trail goes behind the waterfall into a large rockhouse. The ice from the previous week had not yet melted, so the hike was a bit slippery at times.

The community of Allardt is famous for its Fall Pumpkin festival. A convenience store has a plaque with records of champion pumpkins. Those would have made quite impressive Jack-O-lanterns!

Many of the Cottages in Rugby have been converted into shops, a museum, and a restaurant. Throughout the year there are home tours, festivals, etc.

There are many hiking opportunities in the northern Cumberland Plateau area.

My husband,Kenny (red jacket) and our friend Charlie on the Colditz Cove trail.

Another view of Northrup Falls from the rockhouse.

This type of rock formation is common along the sandstone cliffs along the plateau. The unusual seam formed when iron deposits hardened in the sandstone.

Interesting detail on a cottage in Rugby

An unusual sandstone rock formation in the cliff at Colditz Cove.

The Colditz Cove trail takes you to a pretty waterfall.

Oilwells are a common sight on the upper Cumberland Plateau.

Rugby is a unique little community located in the northernmost part of Morgan County. It was established in 1880 by Thomas Hughes as a Utopian community for the younger sons of wealthy English families who were unable to inherit land back home in Britian. Many cottages like this one have been restored, some are residences.

Rugby school

Colditz Cove State Natural Area

is located on Hwy. 52 in Fentress County. It has a lovely waterfall called Northrup Falls, sandstone cliffs, and numerous types of wildflowers.

This lovely Ice curtain hung above the trail near the waterfall. I wish we had been there the week before after several days of below-freezing temperatures, the icicles would have been spectacular!

The landmark Pumpkin Watertower! You know you're in Allardt when you see this!

Another Rugby Cottage