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The trailhead and information board.
Go through the gate and close it.
Jónsfoss is a minor waterfall on the Hengifossá.
Overlooking Litlanesfoss.
The basalt columns of Litlanesfoss.
Looking back to the Lagarfljót River.
The bright orange bands of Hengifoss stand out from a distance.
Signs of volcanic activity and erosion along the gorge.
Making friends along the way.
Approaching Hengifoss.
Climbing over rocks to get closer.
More of the falls is revealed behind the rocks.
A pool and rainbow at the base of Hengifoss.
Looking up to the top of Hengifoss.
Over the rocks and back to the official trail.
Returning along the Hengifossá River.
The path cut into the hillside.
More hikers making their way to Hengifoss.
Returning on the path near the gorge.
Returning to the trailhead.