Lower Mesa Falls — Local services in Warm River

This gorgeous falls can be viewed from the Lower falls parking lot but it is too far away to enjoy it's full magesty. The best way to view it is to take the easy nature trail that starts at the Upper falls parkimg lot (less than 2 1/2 mile round trip ) and takes you to a close overlook. For even a better, more epic view continue on the trail that takes you down to the river and right up to the very top of the falls. It os quite a bit more advanced in this section amd you will want good gripping shoes and use caution. There is a part where you have to traverse some lava rocks. Its not far and so worth the hike for the incredible view that you can't really see from the other...

If you aren't a complete putz and dont have two left feet, you're able to hike from upper mesa falls. You arrive at the top of a cliff, but there is a trail that extends down. This part of the trip is not easy - first going over the edge, then the steep decline, finally traversing a series of boulders. But the views and the opportunity to get right next to the falls is completely worth it. You can see the diverging point in the trail in some of the other reviewers photos who accessed the falls from the parking lot (looking at you, JB).

Pro tip: it gets very dark at night. Bring a flash light if your girlfriend talks you into starting your hike as the...

The Lower Falls (114ft) are impressive and beautiful. The Lower Falls go through a much more narrow area and are more of a series of very large rapids than one big towering waterfall. You also aren’t able to get right beside the Lower Falls like you can with the Upper Falls since they are much deeper into the canyon. The best view of the Lower Falls you can get is above looking down on top of them. I love waterfalls and this one is one of the best. Close to the visitor center and well worth the stop. Jeff Mullins Photography Adventures. ...