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Dispersed camping is permitted provided the selected site is 50 feet from streams and trails and .25 miles from the road. Venomous snakes live in these habitats. Practice water safety near the river and be aware of other natural hazards. Also, winter can bring very cold temperatures and hazardous trail conditions.
This is a great waterfall to visit. The parking is very limited, so get there early, or wait. The trail is challenging due to a steep grade and roots. It doesn't have the modern trail cutting techniques in place. So, you have to work for it, but it is worth it
Amazing hike off the beaten path. I'm not an infrequent hiker and would definitely call this a strenuous hike, if short in distance. It's a little more than a mile, but you are truly climbing the mountain at many points- the ascent is very obvious.
Jones Gap/Mountain Bridge SP is about to take control of this area, and I'm sure the trail will benefit as there were some fallen trees and the like that could have used attending. Overall, amazing trail- very clean because of presumably low traffic, since this trailhead is seperate from the park and a very long hike out from Hospital Rock.
Note that there are only about 3 parking spaces at the trailhead, which is about two miles back some residential roads, past the palmetto bible camp. This is honestly for the best, as it keeps visitor numbers low, which you will appreciate when you get to the falls and have plenty of time to yourself to enjoy the beauty of the towering double cascade coming down the mountain.
TLDR: one of the best waterfalls I've seen in the state, and definitely worth the short hike if you are ready for an intense scramble.
Absolutely stunning multiple waterfall!!! One of the most beautiful in the South. The trail is steep most of the time but it's totally worth it! You get a good splash when climbing close to the water.
Wow, this place is amazing. I hadn't hiked in months so this trail was a bit painful for me but also I got there at 3:30 and the trail closed at 5 bc of sunset. So I had to rush up the trail in 30 minutes. But man was it worth it. The waterfall is stunning for sure but the whole trail is beautiful up and down through valleys with creeks and little openings to see the mountain ranges. There are a few spots were at steep inclines the trains is a little eroded but nothing to hard to pass. At top the falls are breathtaking. Rocks super algi covered so watch your step. Got there right as the sun was passing over the trees before sun set. The color was incredible. Even being a 4 mile round trip it wasn't bad at all. Can be made as a family or Individual. Also the drive up to there is full of beauty. Go!
*As of 2/15/2022 they’ve closed this trail to address erosion*
This is the hike I took my wife to on our first date. A great litmus test for your marriage!!! If you can do this together, you can push through most anything. Strenuous spots, but well worth it!
