Last updated: November 4, 2026
Visit at your own risk
People are hurt and killed at waterfalls every year. Most accidents happen when someone climbs on wet rock, steps near the edge at the top, or wades into fast water above a drop. Water that looks calm can pull you over. Flow can rise within minutes after rain upstream, even under a clear sky.
- Stay behind railings and on marked trails.
- Don’t climb on or near the falls.
- Don’t swim or wade unless the land manager allows it and the water is low.
- Check the USGS flow reading and the forecast before you go. Turn back if water is high.
- Tell someone where you’re going if the trail is remote.
Waterfall Spot cannot tell you whether a visit is safe on a given day. That judgement is yours.
Information may be out of date
Heights, trail lengths, difficulty, fees, hours, road access and swimming rules come from public sources and visitor reviews. They change, and some may be wrong. Trails close after storms and fires. Always confirm with the park, forest or land manager before you go.
Flow and weather data
Live flow comes from USGS stream gauges and weather from Open-Meteo. Both are shown automatically, as received. A gauge may be some distance from the fall, and readings can be delayed, provisional or missing.
Reviews are opinions
Visitor reviews describe one person’s visit. They are not checked, and they are not our advice.
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