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Pets allowed
Allowed
Elevation Gain
445.00 ft (135.64 m)
Trail type
There-and-back
Distance
0.00 mi (0.00 km)
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Nearby Lodging + Camping
Washington, Mt. Adams/Indian Heaven Wilderness/Goat Rocks
Washington, Mt. Adams/Indian Heaven Wilderness/Goat Rocks
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A word to the wise, getting to the waterfall is not for the faint of heart. I've hiked and backpacked my whole life, and this is one for the memory books for sure. The 7A trail is nice, but very steep near the end, when you reach the riverbed, the real adventure begins. Thick trees and underbrush line the river on both sides, "a bit of bushwhacking" is a bit of an understatement. There were no downed trees that I was able to find to cross the river. Had I planned ahead better I would have brought my watershoes. In September the water was too high to cross without completely soaking our waterproof boots, and was too fast moving for me to be comfortable letting my dog cross with us without some rope.
Not wanting to have soaked shoes on the journey back to camp, and concerned for our dog's safety crossing the water, we were forced to return to camp empty handed. If you set out to see this hidden gem, make sure to be prepared to truly adventure, and not just follow a path.
I hope to return in the future and capture the elusive falls.
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