The inclines are steep and the mud makes slipping undeniable. The hike is definitely not for the novice or weary. In catching our shuttle, the driver told us their was a "sweeper" that came around at 6 for any stragglers. While it definitely got muddier the further we went and the streams had very strong currents and slippery rocks, we regret our decision to turn around. We now think we made a mistake because in looking at the map upon our return we were almost halfway to the falls and less than an hour in. We started and by 11:50 had made it to the first stream crossing, however, in thinking through the anticipated hours ahead of us, we got nervous that we wouldn't make it back in time for the shuttle as once we returned to the beach, we'd likely have another hour ahead of us. The sign from the beach told us to expect an additional 4 hours to hike to the falls. We were told the last shuttle left at 5 & were warned that it could fill up. After a snack and bathroom break it was already 11. By the time we started it was a bit after 9:30 so when we arrived at the beach it was already 10:35. We are pretty fit and from Colorado so used to hiking in elevation. We booked a 9 am shuttle and in hindsight, we should have given ourselves an extra hour. If you go early enough, you'll probably have the falls and the trails nearly to yourself. I wouldn't recommend this for completely inexperienced hikers or really young kids. We did, however, take a swim at the falls and it was great. There isn't anywhere to refill along the way, and you can't drink the water from the creek or waterfall. They recommend a minimum of 2 liters per person, and you'll want every bit of that. But the water was super refreshing, so we chose to get in.ĭon't underestimate how much water to take with you. There are 5 stream crossings, 3 of which you might be able to do without getting in the water (stepping on rocks). You will get muddy on this hike.so wear good hiking shoes that can handle it. Passes can be purchased at 30 days in advance.Īs for the hike, the last 1/2 mile before the waterfall was probably the most difficult but definitely manageable. You'll need one or the other and they se out fast. We didn't get a parking pass for the state park, but did manage to get a shuttle pass for the first shuttle of the day (6:30 AM). We did this hike on Saturday, July 9th and made sure to get an early start.
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