The part I thought I'd mention is Lindsey Creek Falls. It's real gem, but what had almost become a boot path to the falls is now much, much choppier, with a lot of downfall and debris to negotiate. And if you're a photographer, you'll also be frustrated when you see how much debris is still choking the splash pool and the area around the falls. I noticed that Scott Cook has dropped this trip from his latest Curious Gorge edition (perhaps because this hike contained gluten?), and I salute Scott on that -- the area around the falls can't really handle that much traffic, anyway, and with the lingering downfall, this one is worth saving for a few years, especially if you're after photos.
Here are a couple of photos that show the differences -- note that even the brink of the falls has debris, and thus has less drama than the 2008 image:
The same goes for other falls in the area, including Wonder Creek -- very messy up there, despite the boot path along the Defiance Trail that suggests otherwise. I'm purposely not posting photos of Wonder Creek, as it really needs to drop off the waterfall hunters' radar for a few years, at least until the boot path (more accurately, controlled slide) can be decommissioned.
Nonetheless, a terrific trip -- and great to see waterfall prime-time in the Gorge upon us, once again!
Tom
