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| Rough Run Falls |
Beginning at the gate at the head of an old
logging road, follow the road for about ⅓ mile
(about 5 minutes). At a gap, the road descends
to the right and a trail bears off to the left with a
slight incline. Take the trail to the left.
Follow this for for about 30 minutes. You’ll see a
trail that goes off to the right -- take that -- it’s
only about 30 feet to a stream, and looking
across you see a huge waterfall named High
Falls. You can cross the creek and there are
steps that lead to the base of the waterfall where
you have a great close-up view of it.
Come back to the main trail and continue on for
another 10 minutes. Many downed trees...go
over them, or in some cases a trail has been
established to go around the larger ones.
You’ll arrive at rocky area. There you’ll see
some big boulders, bigger than a person. Go
over and around them. Whenever the rocks are
wet, they are very slippery. Take great care to
walk only on the dry spots. When climbing
around the boulders, find a way to hold on.
But it’s worth it. When you arrive at the waterfall
-- Rough Run Falls --it’s incredibly dramatic.
Pause to look. This is a great spot for a picnic.
Go back the way you came.
logging road, follow the road for about ⅓ mile
(about 5 minutes). At a gap, the road descends
to the right and a trail bears off to the left with a
slight incline. Take the trail to the left.
Follow this for for about 30 minutes. You’ll see a
trail that goes off to the right -- take that -- it’s
only about 30 feet to a stream, and looking
across you see a huge waterfall named High
Falls. You can cross the creek and there are
steps that lead to the base of the waterfall where
you have a great close-up view of it.
Come back to the main trail and continue on for
another 10 minutes. Many downed trees...go
over them, or in some cases a trail has been
established to go around the larger ones.
You’ll arrive at rocky area. There you’ll see
some big boulders, bigger than a person. Go
over and around them. Whenever the rocks are
wet, they are very slippery. Take great care to
walk only on the dry spots. When climbing
around the boulders, find a way to hold on.
But it’s worth it. When you arrive at the waterfall
-- Rough Run Falls --it’s incredibly dramatic.
Pause to look. This is a great spot for a picnic.
Go back the way you came.
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| Copyright 2011 by Tony Austin |
This easy hike offers
two huge waterfalls
two huge waterfalls
| Difficulty (1-5): Distance (round trip): Elevation change: Trail time: Driving time: |
3
3 miles round trip
100 feet
3 hrs (round trip) for
a leisurely pace and
time to enjoy both
watefalls
1 1/4 hr round trip
3 miles round trip
100 feet
3 hrs (round trip) for
a leisurely pace and
time to enjoy both
watefalls
1 1/4 hr round trip
| Rough Run Falls 2011 |
| High Falls 2011 |
| Rough Run Falls 2010 |
