We did this hike just after several inches of rain (about 5 days after)- 1st river crossing to really get going (from the campground) was sketchy but doable no less. Grab a stick to help u find footing. Within the next 10 min with our dogs ahead and tween (both mistakes), a crabby copperhead made his status on the trail. Had our dogs not both startled him (and my son who swears it bit his sandal), I think it would have just disappeared. It shook us up quite a bit. We pushed on and made it to a swimming area (very fun area) and then kept going. There is orange marking ribbon sporadically along the trail but it's not always where it should be when questioning which way to go to the falls. The way to falls was def longer than back. The trail has some def inclines needing hands on the ground to get up and be aware there are several large trees either go under or over. One in particular is pretty large (I crawled on belly then switched to crawling over on way back---it is on a ledge at an angle and a short person will struggle-- have a spotter help if needed. There are rock beds that u kinda just guess where the trail goes but u can safely follow the river to keep going. The falls themselves (was 1 big wide fall for us due to rain) is refreshing and beautiful. Wish we would have started earlier in the day. A person could likely do this trail 1.5hrs each way with conditions as they are. It took us longer due to stopping and playing in the water along the way. Bugs weren't bad at all. Lots of ticks however. My arthritic knee begged for no more. Stop at Hillbilly Slims if they are...
Read moreAbsolutely incredible hike! We hit the Sandstone Castle via Twin Falls Trail on the first weekend of spring—not much was growing yet, except for the thorns (plenty of those!). The water was ice cold heading to the falls, but on the way back? Pure relief (hahaha).
This trail is a wanderer’s dream—full of easy scrambles, creekside navigation, and multiple water crossings, all leading to the grand finale: two stunning waterfalls flowing side by side. The route is virtually untamed, with no official markings aside from orange ribbons, so expect some bushwhacking and off-trail moments.
We crossed paths with very few people. Other than a dispersed camper on the way out and a couple of small groups on the return, it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. If you love adventure, solitude, and true backcountry exploration, this hike is a must!
🚨 Pro Tips: ✅ Prepare for cold water crossings 🥶 ✅ Follow the creek—it leads you to the falls ✅ Expect some boulder navigation & bushwhacking ✅ Watch for orange ribbons as the only trail markers
Can’t wait to go back when everything...
Read moreThe trail is not maintain and seems to be damaged from lastest flooding, only one paper marker nailed to a tree so I followed tape markers in the tree and July it was either dried up to where I didn't find the water fall. 3 hours into hiking I gave up due to lack of Being sure if it was simply dried up and there was nothing being like this is it or aprox how longer on the trail, because you can't use your cell service at all. Just disappointed,played in the area that possibility could of been it ,got tons of chiggers and swim in a spring feed water hole but not sure if I...
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