this hiking adventure was one for the books. Up on the top of the mountain there are clearly marked trails, but then when you get down to the base of the mountain at the river there are no trails only rocks and barely foot paths. It was an amazing hike. Don’t get me wrong, but it is not for the faint at heart. This walk is difficult, you pass over top of the river multiple times, and you have to climb big rocks at some point during the hike to the base of the waterfall. Make sure that when you go it’s a clear day in the sky, otherwise, if it starts to rain, they will tell everyone to get out of the water and off of the waterfall. This is for safety, and I totally agree with it. but good luck getting back up the steep mountain when it’s raining. There are literally little Rivers coming down the mountain while you’re going up with slick clay. Be careful and know that it’s worth it if you love a closer look or just want to jump in the water at the basin.

Number one wear water shoes!!! expect to get wet. If you walk the bottom, part of the river, you will be walking through water and over slippery rocks. Pick a beautiful day and enjoy. You can take a ton of beautiful pictures. I would also recommend a waterproof phone holder. It was absolutely gorgeous. I did not hike the top of the falls even though I wanted to. Maybe next trip. Highly recommend

I am not an avid backpacker or hiker, like my significant other. I do however really enjoy unique experiences and seeing the beauty of state parks and outdoors. It's about 1.6 mile hike down through a quite open (but rocky) terrane to see the waterfall. You'll take quite a steep walk downhill to get to the gorge. I wore my hiking boots, and I was really happy I wore them. I think sneakers with any type of tread will work, but I'd definitely avoid wearing Converse or Vans, flip flops, sandals, or going barefoot anything that doesn't have a tread or is flat. You'll walk across water, mud, locks of rocks, many wet rocks (which I and plenty others slipped on). Ha! The biggest challenge was the high incline back up to the entry way. I myself would not consider myself out of shape, but it was a steep climb back up, which they warn you about - but I don't think anyone really grasp it until they come back up. lol. I would not recommend for very elderly unless the overlook was available. It was closed when we went. There is also a $6 permit fee (per person) to walk through the gorge to see the waterfall, so make sure you bring card/cash. Cute ice cream shop and other stuff on your back out. It was really fun!