Tag Archives: waterfall

Box Canyon Springs (Thousand Springs State Park, ID)

Posted on September 21, 2019 by

When approaching one of the many canyons of southwest Idaho, it is easy to have doubts: can such a feature even be possible amid all these flat plains? The crop fields of the Snake River Basin could pass, after all, … Continue reading →

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Death Canyon Trail to Patrol Cabin (Grand Teton National Park, WY)

Posted on August 28, 2019 by

It’s not too often that one can say that they overcame death. But conquering the Death Canyon Trail in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park offers such an opportunity. The beauty of the canyon—with its rushing cascades, inviting meadows, and cool … Continue reading →

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Fallingwater Cascades Trail (Jefferson National Forest, VA)

Posted on August 4, 2019 by

Of the many hikes in the Peaks of Otter Recreation Area—part of Jefferson National Forest in central Virginia—the most popular is the Sharp Top Trail for its stunning views of the area. A second walk to consider, however, is the … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Run Trail and Sugar Run Falls (Ohiopyle State Park, PA)

Posted on July 7, 2019 by

The Youghiogheny River Gorge in southwest Pennsylvania’s Ohiopyle State Park has many echoes of other, arguably grander canyons in the area, such as New River Gorge in southern West Virginia and Cheat River Gorge at Coopers Rock State Forest near … Continue reading →

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Swallow Falls Canyon Trail (Swallow Falls State Park, MD)

Posted on June 29, 2019 by

The roughly one-mile circuit hike in Maryland’s Swallow Falls State Park would be impressive enough if its only attraction was the last remaining stand of virgin hemlock and white pine trees in the state. But in addition to this exquisite … Continue reading →

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Crabtree Falls and The Priest (George Washington National Forest, VA)

Posted on May 29, 2019 by

Dropping more than 1,000 feet into the lush Tye River Valley, Virginia’s Crabtree Falls is often claimed to be the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi. This is a deceptive title, as the falls is actually a series of cascades, … Continue reading →

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South River Falls Loop (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on May 1, 2019 by

At its peak flow in spring, South River Falls in Shenandoah National Park is easily one of Virginia’s most spectacular waterfalls. Here the South River, barely a trickle a mile upstream, catapults 83 feet down a two-tiered drop, forming a … Continue reading →

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Falls Nature Trail (Catoctin Mountain Park, MD)

Posted on April 6, 2019 by

Cunningham Falls in northern Maryland tumbles 78 feet down a set of cascades, making it the tallest waterfall in the state and a popular getaway destination for residents of the DC/Baltimore area. Most visitors hike to the falls by way … Continue reading →

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Upper Fish Creek Falls (Routt National Forest, CO)

Posted on December 29, 2018 by

While many visitors to Steamboat Springs, Colorado flock to Fish Creek Falls Recreation Area to the see the state’s second-highest waterfall, there are in fact two significant waterfalls in the vicinity: the famous 284-foot Fish Creek Falls and the lesser-visited … Continue reading →

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Fish Creek Falls Loop (Routt National Forest, CO)

Posted on December 17, 2018 by

At 284 feet, Fish Creek Falls is the second-highest waterfall in Colorado and is easily accessible from popular resort town Steamboat Springs. For visitors with an hour or less, a 0.8-mile loop provides a look at the falls from two … Continue reading →

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