Gorton Creek Falls

The major waterfall of Gorton Creek is one for those looking for a bit of an adventure. A rough trail leads about 2/3 of the way to the falls, but the final climb to the base requires either scrambling directly up the mossy, boulder strewn streambed, or scrambling up a precarious herd path along the side of the canyon. In the summer when the creek is running low, traveling directly up the stream is a much easier task, but no less of a workout. The falls drop 148 feet in steps of 49 and 99 feet respectively, with the upper tier being largely hidden by the shape of its gorge from all but a head on perspective.