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The start of the trail.
Sun shining through the moss-covered rainforest.
The first glimpse of Gold Creek from the trail.
A small beach area along the creek.
The trail opens to another great viewpoint.
Great view of the local mountains.
Beautiful views from the Lower Falls Trail to Gold Creek Falls.
A spot to rest before you head up to the falls.
Rock hopping across the creek.
View of the falls from the first lookout.
Gold Creek Falls.
Gold Creek.
At the top of Gold Creek Falls.
Some very clean looking water, but it is very cold.
Some swim in the pool at the top when the water is low.
View from the top of the falls looking down the creek.