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The top of the falls with the road in the background.
Looking downstream at a swimming hole.
Big Falls State Park.
The river immediately above the falls is deceptively flat.
The forest is very open.
A steep scramble is required to reach the base of the falls.
People have stacked the flat rocks from the riverbed into interesting structures.
Looking up toward the base of the falls.
The rocks here are have high mica content, making them appear to shine.
The area below the falls makes a good swimming hole.
A few riffles below the swimming hole in Big Falls State Park.
The main falls in Big Falls State Park is about 35 feet tall.
There are many tiers and channels on Big Falls.
Big Falls State Park.
Big Falls State Park.
Big Falls State Park.
Big Falls State Park.
Big Falls State Park.
Big Falls State Park.
Big Falls State Park.
Big Falls State Park.
The top of this formidable rock outcropping makes for a great view of the falls and is easily accessible from the parking lot.
Big Falls State Park.
The cliffs are beautiful
The river immediately above Big Falls, as seen from the road. It's deceptively flat.