Parking for the trail is at the roadside.
Milkweed near the parking area.
The beginning of the trail is flanked by a variety of flora.
Crossing Crystal Brook to start the journey.
The trail leads uphill during the first half of the hike.
The hike becomes more level and open after crossing the private road.
Mossy Cascade Brook rises from the shoulder of Hopkins Mountain and flows down to join the East Branch Ausable River.
The trail follows Mossy Cascade Brook for the second half of the hike.
This pile of debris illustrates the force this quiet little brook can possess during high water flow.
Moss-covered trees and rocks that inspired the name "Mossy Cascade Brook."
The junction where the trail splits to either the waterfall or up the mountain.
The trail has been washed out over the years, turning the hike into a rock-hop.
Once again, the moss creates a picturesque landscape.
Debris and washout near the falls. Years ago hurricane remnants devastated the area.
Photo Date: 
05/27/2014
To get to the base of the falls, hikers must scramble up this 6-foot cascade.
Photo Date: 
05/27/2014
The journey continues to the left where hikers have to scale the rock to reach the destination.
Mossy Cascade Falls.
A hiker sits by the base of Mossy Cascade Falls.
Head-on view of Mossy Cascade Falls. Notice how the rock curves slightly near the top.
Photo Date: 
05/27/2014