Communication of information between neurons is accomplished by movement of chemicals across a small gap called the synapse. Chemicals, called neurotransmitters, are released from one neuron at the presynaptic nerve terminal.
Follow Trail 12 until it runs back into trail 1 and familiar sights and then you are only about 200 yards from the great Cumberland Falls. To the best of my guessing ability I would say this loop was about 8.5 miles long which took us about 3 hours and 45 minutes.
Take the 94 steps down to the brink for an up-close experience, or the 116 steps down to the gorge for a panoramic view. Lower Falls â The entrance to the Lower Falls is 4 miles east of the Upper Falls along M-123. These falls are easily viewed and photographed from the paved walkway.