Departing the top of Little Falls (view NE) |
Overview
The Upper Little Falls Trail is a short (0.4 miles one-way), easy stroll through the Pine-Fir Forest on a nearly level trail, but getting to the start of the trail required climbing the Cathedral Rock Trail just below the summit. Upper Little Falls is not a destination, but rather an add-on to the hike up Cathedral Rock.
From the Cathedral Rock Trailhead, this hike starts on the Cathedral Rock Trail and climbs for about 1.2 miles. From the saddle behind the summit, the Upper Little Falls Trail forks left and runs out another 0.4 miles on a nearly level old road to the spring at the top of Little Falls. During springtime when snow is melting, there can be quite a stream flowing down the canyon here. While some hikers might rappel off the falls, most of us will return to the trailhead by turning around and wandering back down the trail.
Presented here are photos of the return because it always looks different on the way down. For a detailed description of the route, including directions, maps, GPS coordinates, and photos, see Upper Little Falls Trail. |