Burgess Falls
Four cascading waterfalls in a mile and a half along the Falling Water River, ending at a 130-foot plunge.
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- Length
- 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 250 ft
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Route
- out-and-back
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1.4 mi · 370 ft of climbing · high 903 ft · low 745 ft
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Weather at the trailhead
85°FMainly clear now
Sunrise 5:36 AM · Sunset 7:59 PM
- TodayRain showers85° / 70°F41% precip
- WedOvercast86° / 70°F20% precip
- ThuRain showers85° / 71°F55% precip
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The River Trail leaves the parking lot and follows the Falling Water River past Upper Falls, Middle Falls, and the Cascades before reaching the Main Falls overlook, where the river drops 130 feet into a wide gorge. The Service Road provides a longer loop option; the staircase descent to the lower viewing platform is steep and slick when wet. Dogs welcome on leash; no entry fees.