Buzzard's Roost

The Earl H. Barnhart "Buzzard's Roost" conserves over 1,500 acres of the most rugged and scenic country in this area. The first 373 acres were generously donated by Jean Barnhart in memory of her late husband Earl in 2000, for whom the park is named. Since then, over 7 miles of forested hiking trails have been constructed. A hike on the renowned Lookout Trail offers magnificent views of the vertical cliffs of sandstone and shale that descend into Paint Creek Gorge from the South Point Lookout. Shorter trails that branch off the Lookout Trail provide options to the hiker. The Hoggard Trail offers a different experience as it highlights the old Hoggard Family Cemetery as well as remains and other signs of homesteading in the area. The Kid’s Nature Zone Trail will fascinate kid’s and adults alike with whimsy and exploration. You can also enjoy 24 stations of Storywalk books on this trail that change almost monthly.