Intersection Falls is a great, tropical-seeming waterfall that is just a short bushwack from Six Finger Falls. It's a short bushwack that is a bit of a challenge to get to, but it has first class scenery the entire way.
Getting There:
Park your car as if you're going to Six Finger Falls.
Finding Intersection Falls
Once you get down to Six Finger Falls you'll want to travel upstream to find Intersection Falls. This is probabably about .25 miles upstream.
There is no trail. In the winter, it was easy enough to bushwhack our way upstream along the creek. This was full of thorn bushes, so in warmer weather, having water shoes and go along the edge of the creek. The key here is to the find the easiest and safest way for you to get there given the conditions. It's also important to note that you won't get lost. You follow the creek the entire way, so as long as you're beside the creek, you'll find the falls and be able to find your way back along the creek.
While there is no trail to this area, it is VERY pretty along the creek. You'll find a lot of crisp, clear water, rock formations and swimming holes that just make for first class scenery.
As you get close to the falls, there is a great little cascade area that dumps into a beautiful, clean water area. Be sure to check out the cascade (and note, you can see Intersection Falls behind a tree in the background just left of the top of the cascade in the picture above).
Once past the Cascade area, you can make your way upstream, and get a good look at Intersection Falls. The Falls itself is a 31 foot high falls that tumbles over a ridge and into Falling Water Creek. After an initial fall, the water then hits the rocks below and fans out giving it a very tropical feel.
Once you get your fill, check out the views upstream and then you can head back to Six Finger Falls where you parked your car.
Intersection Falls Info:
Distance: .25 miles
Difficulty: Moderate (no trail)
Footwear: Hiking Boots
Guidebook: Tim Ernst's Waterfall book -- the book actually gives directions from the road to the top of the falls. It's tough to get a good view from the top of the falls, so I recommend coming in from downstream for a better view.
Kids: Older kids fine
Star rating: 4.5 of 5.
