Delightful stroll thru the woods. Some may find it unchallenging, perhaps even monotonous, but if you’re looking for zen it hits the spot. Good mileage without paying the pesky elevation tax.
But BE WARNED:
- FSR 7300 has some of the meanest potholes I’ve ever seen. You’re on it for a blessedly short time but for the love of the gods go slow and keep your eyes peeled.
- While there is a bathroom at the trailhead, there’s no TP. Always be prepared!
- The trail itself is located ACROSS FSR 7300 from the parking area. If you get out of your vehicle and gravitate to the various camp sites, goat paths, and off-roads that are immediately adjacent to the parking lot you will waste 20 minutes getting nowhere, like I did.
- If you decide to trek up to the falls from the trail, throw out everything I said about “unchallenging” and “monotonous”. You will be straddling the line between “hiking” and “climbing”. It was far more difficult, time-consuming, and frankly harrowing than I’d bargained for, especially at the top where you may suddenly be dismayed to discover the rocks you’re so delicately balanced on are coated with a sheen of ice. Strongly recommend you skip going up to the falls, at least until we’re through this cold spell and you won’t have ice to worry about.
Have fun and be safe out there!
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