Falls Trail

A moderate 1.6 mile loop
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An elevation change of 400 feet

Please park outside the gate at Buckeye Lake Water Plant. The trail begins above Buckeye Lake and is accessed via a path behind the treatment plant building. Once beyond the water works facility, hikers face a short, but steep descent to the pedestrian bridge that crosses Buckeye Creek below the lake.

The trail follows the creek through a heavily forested area for about 1/4 mile with a modest slope. At the end, hikers will be treated to a view of a natural waterfall near the convergence of Buckeye Creek and Grassy Gap Creek.

The trail exists on land that formally served as a railroad bed for the logging industry during the first half of the 20th century.

Please note that while most of the Falls Trail is sloped moderately, the access path is very steep.


PARKING
Please exercise caution when leaving your car while you hike.  While construction is continuing, do not block materials or the trailers on your right. 

Between 7am and 2:30pm you may park just inside the gate and to your right.  This gate may close at 2:30pm.  If the gate is closed please do not block it.   You may park on the left side just behind you. 

Have a great hike!