The Waterfall

The waterfall is one of the most unique parts of the Narrows trail. Since the “trail” just above the falls is primarily the river, some hikers might think it is the end of the line. Others might think you have to jump twenty feet down to the pool below. Of course, there is no telling how deep it is or if there are any dangerous rocks or logs just below the surface. This is a picture of my brother Greg peering over the falls to the water below:

There is, however, another possibility. A small trail to the left (if you are heading downriver) of the falls takes you down the small cliff to the river below. It has been many years since I've hiked to the waterfall, so conditions may have changed over the years; but the trail isn't immediately obvious to a first time hiker. Thus, Uncle Darrell has a little fun ribbing his son and nephews about how to proceed. Since it would be dangerous to jump into the pool, he instructs them to take the trail down. If I remember correctly, the trail seems to be a type of secret passage - at least that is how Brady views it. Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of it. But, here is a picture of the falls looking back upstream:

This view makes it look taller than it is, but the waterfall is about 20 feet tall. Still it is quite formidable.

More pictures to come.