On Saturday, we went on a hike to Falls Creek Falls, in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington. I love the name, though I'd like to call it "the Falls at Falls Creek Falls, now with 10% more Falls!" The name Falls Creek probably comes from the fact that it makes a fairly steep descent through the forest and has a mini-waterfall every 10 meters or so. About 1/2 mile down the trail there is a small suspension bridge, with the cables underneath the bridge instead of above it -- an unusual design. It bounced when I walked across it.
But the big waterfall is the real treat. I have seen higher waterfalls, but I think this is one of the most beautiful waterfalls I've ever seen. It sits in the middle of the forest like a magical apparition. I thought it was like something out of The Lord of the Rings, and I almost expected to see Gollum fishing in the pool at the base of the waterfall.
3 comments:
Gee whiz. I've been to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest a zillion times (literally!), but have never hiked where you have. Did you make it a day trip or an overnighter?
The way you're written the sentence makes it sound like you love the name "Gifford Pinchot." (You do know that the final t is silent, don't you?)
> a zillion times (literally!)
I literally laughed myself to death when I read that.
> The way you're written the sentence makes it sound like you love the name "Gifford Pinchot."
I meant that I love the name "Falls Creek Falls." But the name "Gifford Pinchot" is pretty great, too.
> Did you make it a day trip or an overnighter?
Just a day trip. It's a rather long drive, but worth it.
Love the sound from the video.
Happy Tomb Raider 3 holiday memories!
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