Today we went back to the main falls at Fall Creek Falls park. This one does indeed have a trail to the bottom of the falls. It's billed as a short but strenuous hike. 1/2 hour to get down, an hour back up.
So, being the intrepid hikers that we are we headed out. The first part was a piece of cake, next part not too bad either. Then we were down to where the steps were just the rocks along the hill side, around the rather really large boulders. Then we could finally hear the falls, not a roar this time of year, but we did hear them before we saw them.
Finally we arrived at the bottom to a beautiful plunge pool/grotto affair. A few more treacherous steps down the rock debris and we were at the water. A bit too cold for swimming, which the sign forbid anyway so we were in luck.
After enjoying the view for awhile we head back. The trip back was not too bad, Rosalie was doing great until some wise guy we met along the way just "happened" to mention how he thought Rosalie might need to be carried up the hill. But, as we have come to learn Rosalie is one tough 4 year old. Yes, she did take the hint and wanted a ride but when one was not forth coming she trooped along with the rest of us. She walked the entire trail down and then back up again without incident. Unfortunately once at the top she fell after having repeated the victory dance a few times.
Dr Gigi to the rescue once again...
All WeBeGoners were done gone tired after that workout....
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