Burgess Falls, page 2
Trail Notes
The parking area was filled when I arrived. It was a Saturday afternoon, I should not have expected less. Someone was leaving, so I found a space after a short wait. Since the parking area was full, I knew the trail would be crowded, also.
There are scenic Burgess Lake and Dam overlooks near the overflow, upper parking area.
It would be worth a trip to the Park just to see the butterfly garden.
There was an excellent history kiosk near the main parking area.
The trail was in good condition. The area had no litter.
The area was well signed.
The fence barrier along the trail was in good repair.
The River Trail follows along Falling Waters River.
There are two constructed overlooks, one for the Middle Falls and one for the Big Falls. The views from the overlooks were worthy of the small effort of walking the trail.
I visited the Park in the spring, water filled the falls.
Two Park employees were visible, keeping watch over the areas.
Water and restrooms were available at the trailhead.
The Ridgetop Trail was short and hardly followed a ridge. It was an easier grade than the River Trail. The trail does not climb to the crest of a ridge, but instead travels along the rim of the gorge for a short distance and then returns to the road. It was a nice, quiet, detour.
It was a good hike, just short.
River Trail Mileage
.00 to .05 Trailhead to Upper Falls
.05 to .35 Upper Falls to steep stairs
.35 to .50 Steep stairs to Middle Falls Overlook
.50 to .75 Middle Falls Over Look to Big Falls Overlook
Big Falls Mileage
.00 to .10 Big Falls Overlook to top of Big Falls
.10 to .25 Steep stairs and rough trail from top of the Big Falls to the base of the Big Falls
Ridgetop Trail Mileage
.00 to .05 Big Falls Overlook to start of Ridgetop Trail
.05 to .15 Start of Ridgetop to bench and overlook
.15 to .35 Overlook to gravel road
.35 to .90 Gravel road to parking area
Gravel Road Mileage
.00 to .05 Big Falls Overlook to start of Ridgetop Trail
.05 to .15 Road to end of Ridgetop Trail
.15 to .70 Gravel road to parking area
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