Douglas Falls

"Started at the trailhead and hiked to Douglas falls then continued to the 2nd smaller falls up the trail and then back. All together I believe it was around 5miles. Well marked trail, moderately difficult. Lots of beautiful flowers, mushrooms, mosses, ferns to your hearts desire."

"Me and a friend hiked in from Craggy Gardens in early August 2022. It took a good chunk of the day and we ended up covering at least 8 miles. We definitely underestimated the hike and came underprepared without sufficient water. It was extremely steep- the way there all downhill and the way back uphill. On top of the steepness the terrain was also very rocky. We crossed several creeks and washed out sections. We are both in decent shape and finished the hike before sunset. Next time I’ll probably hike in via Big Ivy as that’s only a mile round-trip. The work was well worth it as you can tell from my photos and the 5 stars. The trail was almost empty and we got this breathtaking waterfall to ourselves for an hour. I highly recommend this hike but if coming in from Craggy Gardens come prepared! Lots of water and snacks with plenty of daylight. You’ll finish feeling tired but satisfied. Happy trails :)"

"This was our 2nd visit to Douglas Falls. Our first time was via Craggy Gardens which was strenuous. This visit was via Big Ivy. The hike was much shorter and far less demanding. It's always fun to play under a waterfall."

"We came in from the north using Forest Service Rd. 74 that comes up through the Big Ivy. The gravel road takes about 40 minutes to drive to get to the top parking area. Then it's an easy half mile hike, slightly downhill to the falls. Good easy hike for all but the smallest kids. The falls are pretty but not a ton of water. It's more about the beauty of the height and surrounding environment. Flow dependent on season and recent rainfall. Tons of butterflies. It's a worthwhile hike."

"I did the 4 mile hike today from the visitor center to the falls. It was a perfect day. There are several large trees down and they are actively trying to clear them. All of them are passable however. Found a rock stack near a camping site I thought I would share. These really are beautiful woods."