![A view of the rapids alongside Grindstone Creek hiking trail. Rocks and logs are covered with snow, and small sections of waterfall in the rapids are frozen.](https://andreahunterstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hiking-Grindstone-Short-Loop-1-1024x768.jpg)
We hiked at Grindstone Creek on the weekend. It felt like being in a magical forest. Everything dusted in fresh white snow. More snowflakes sparkling in the air. The roar of rapids alongside us as we walked. Sections of waterfall frozen in time.
This is the section we hiked via Alltrails. We absolutely needed these cleats to get up and down some of the icy slopes. And this is where we went for a really good coffee afterwards. Highly recommend getting a box of apple fritters too.
![A wide view of a creek through a forest in winter. Everything is snow covered. Rocks and fallen branches are scattered in the water.](https://andreahunterstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hiking-Grindstone-Short-Loop_01-1024x768.jpg)