“Let’s wing it!”
Every summer my friend Taune and I make it a point to hike together. This year was our fourth annual “Jill and Taune Hike!”
We were a little worried when we got up that morning that this year’s hike would resemble Year 2. That year we hiked through a pretty amazing electrical storm (thunder, lightning, and rain just as we came off the mountain.) Lucky for us, this year the nasty weather didn’t make its way up the gorge.
Taune expertly picked us an easy hike with a mighty finish. Once you come around the last corner the hushed sounds of water increase to a roar. A beautiful waterfall is finally visible between the damp trees.
We took a few photos, relaxed, and had a snack before hiking back out. The return leg was the only time we met other hikers.
I would definitely recommend the Lower Falls Creek Trail (in Southwest Washington) to anyone who wants maximum beauty for minimal effort. And no, you do not need a forest pass.
xo, jill
