This is Part 2 in our series in this area. To get to these falls, you’ll start off on the same trail that I describe in part 1, same parking access, same first mile of beautiful hiking trail.
At about 1 mile, after you cross a small stream, the spur trail to the left takes you down to Magnolia Falls and the top of Woods Boys Falls. It's a short hike over, and you should definitely check out Magnolia Falls if you're going to do this hike.
However, to get to the bottom of Woods Boys Falls, stay straight on the jeep road. The road is still pretty easy to follow and goes up hill a little, and then starts to go downhill pretty quickly and eventually passes under some really scenic bluffs (pictured) on your left. I always try to imagine actually driving on this road – and just can’t imagine it. It’s a wonderful hike though.
Just past these bluffs, the road will continue downhill, but to get to the top of the falls you’ll turn left off the road and follow the bluff line back around to the base of the falls. There’s no real trail here, but with the bluff to your left and the creek far down to your right, it will be pretty hard to venture too far from where you need to go.
Eventually you’ll get to the base of Woods Boys Falls (above)– named after some kids that grew up in the area. The falls is about 33 feet high.
After exploring that area for a bit, you can head back the way you came. About 100 yards back on the trail from Woods Boys Falls, there is a really rocky area on the “trail”. At this point, scramble down to the creek and you’ll see the 27 foot tall David Hadlock Cascade (above and below). This Cascade was named after a man who re-discovered this falls in 2010 (to give you an indication about how unexplored this area is). Unfortunately, Hadlock visited the falls on an icy day and slipped here and fell to his death. He did so from the other side though, it’s not THAT dangerous coming in from this side, but still, be careful.
After exploring this falls, scurry back up the way you came, and then head back along the bluff line to the jeep road. You can actually get to the base of Stahle Falls from here as well, if you follow the bluff line on the South side of the creek around. For today’s hike, we just followed the trail bluff line to the jeep trail and headed back to the trailhead.
This is a really pretty hike and very scenic area, that when combined with Magnolia Falls, makes this a fantastic day-hike.
For a complete overview of Part 1 of this hike, click here.
For Part 3, Click here
Distance: 4.1 miles round trip.
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Kids: This will be fine for older kids, although the scamper down to Hadlock Cascade will be a challenge.
Rating: 4 stars out of 5.
Footwear: I’d recommend Hiking boots for this one.
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