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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
Parking is in a gravel pullout just before the ranch gate at the far end of the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
A single metal column marks the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
Though there are not many signs marking the trail, the path is pretty apparent.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
Accessing the trail first requires a river crossing - seen here at low flow.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
Interpretive signs acknowledging the ranching and Civilian Conservation Corps history along the path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
At lower elevations, the trail maintains a dry path through the trees.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
A pool with a handrail carved into the stone to aid hikers.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
Handrail in stone along the Waterfall Trail path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
Further in, the trail begins to traverse a more creek-like atmosphere.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
Several more creek crossings are needed as you continue up the path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
The path may be slightly overgrown, but it remains easy to follow.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
When the sandy trail turns to grass.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
The namesake waterfall along the Waterfall Trail. Continuing up the path to the right leads to the springs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
The Waterfall.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
The Waterfall.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
Cascading pools near the warm spring source.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
The warm spring, diverted into the creek to help warm the bathing pools.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/24/2018
Warm spring soaking pools at the top of the Waterfall Trail.