waterfall hike

Trail to cascades

A waterfall hike is a trail walk whose destination or highlight is a waterfall.

The term appears in outdoor recreation guides and hiking apps to categorize trails by their scenic payoff: We did a waterfall hike in the Smokies last weekend.

The hike may be easy or strenuous—the waterfall is the draw.

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  • cascadeSuccessive downward flow
  • trailPath through wilderness
  • mistFine airborne moisture
  • gorgeDeep, narrow valley
  • plungeSudden steep descent

cold plunge · roar · slippery · rocks · swimming hole · ferns · mossy · spray · ravine · trek · day trip · overlook · pool · rushing · scenic · verdant · cliffside · steep climb

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