Waterfalls

A challenging but rewarding full-day, 7-mile out and back hike that involves 3 trails. You'll begin on the Stone Door Trail, then take the Big Creek and Ranger Falls Trails to explore the depths of Big Creek Gulf.

A moderate to briefly strenuous 4-1/2 mile round trip, out-and-back with spectacular views of Suter Falls, rock shelters, and high bluffs.

A world-class rock climbers’ paradise, with a double-cascade waterfall and nearly 500 climbing routes with grades ranging from 5.8 to 5.14.

An occasionally strenuous 1-mile “out-and-back” trail to a double-drop cascade that, on sunny afternoons, frequently displays its spray as a rainbow.

Routinely ranked as one of the nation’s top hiking trails by Backpacker magazine, this 12-mile trail connects the Fiery Gizzard South and Fiery Gizzard North trailheads. There are campgrounds in the middle and at each end of the trail.

The tallest falls in the Park, the 60-foot Foster Falls can be viewed from a handicapped-accessible viewing platform just 1/4 mile from the Foster Falls parking area. For a better look, take the trail past the viewing platform and descend into the gorge at the base of the falls, where there is a popular popular swimming hole.

A moderate to strenuous 1.4 mile trail (including the spur to the Greeter Home Place and the Greeter Loop) that descends 240 feet into the coves made by Firescald Creek and Boardtree Branch. The 0.8 mile loop offers three waterfalls, swimming, magnificent rock formations, and a rock scramble along a high narrow ledge under the bluff. 

One of the best short hikes in the entire Park, this 2-mile circuit takes in tumbling cascades, several waterfalls and swimming holes, as well as the remains of a CCC camp, old mines, native American hunting shelters and a moonshine still. An additional, moderately difficult 1.6-mile out-and-back spur takes you to Sycamore Falls.

A difficult 2 mile out-and-back viewing Suter Falls, rock shelters, and high bluffs.  If you wish to continue on, 2 miles past Suter Falls you'll come to Horsepound Falls, a unique waterfall formation with overlooks and lush wildflowers in the spring!

A 400-foot stair-stepped spur trail directly behind the Stone Door Ranger Station that leads down to Laurel Falls and the site of an old mill. This 0.3 mile loop trail, part of which follows a very old, historic road, will return to you to the Ranger Station at its end. 

A difficult 2 mile out-and-back viewing Suter Falls, rock shelters, and high bluffs.  If you wish to continue on, 2 miles past Suter Falls you'll come to Horsepound Falls, a unique waterfall formation with overlooks and lush wildflowers in the spring.