Continuing along Trail 3 at Turkey Run State Park, the level of the canyon changes dramatically, forcing hikers to climb to the next level. Ladders were installed to assist with the climb - they're fitting for this rugged trail, as stairs would certainly ruin the experience. The ladders only allow a single person at a time to move to the next level, so small bottlenecks of traffic occur at this point on the trail. The scenery makes the wait enjoyable.
Water runs next to the ladders, as well as underfoot as you approach them. The small waterfalls flow all around you as you ascend.
Once up the ladders, the canyon below comes into view, and what once appeared quite wide and large, seems tight and narrow when viewed in perspective with the surrounding forest.
The first people to explore this area probably didn't notice these canyons as they walked through the forest, until they almost fell into them traveling between ridges.
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