ラブーン郡の滝・トップ16

View from viewpoints 2 and 3, perfect for resting before or after climbing the stairs ;)

View from viewpoints 2 and 3, perfect for resting before or after climbing the stairs ;)

Hemlock Falls is a 15-foot waterfall that cascades down into a big pool of water. The trail to the falls is fairly short and dead-ends at the falls, so this spot can get busy (best to hit the trail early). You can add on some nature trails in Moccasin Creek State Park if you want more miles.

Hemlock Falls is a 15-foot waterfall that cascades down into a big pool of water. The trail to the falls is fairly short and dead-ends at the falls, so this spot can get busy (best to hit the trail early). You can add on some nature trails in Moccasin Creek State Park if you want more miles.

You may or may not enjoy knowing the story of how Greasey Creek got its name. According to legend, a mountain man named John Shell—once claimed as the oldest man in the world—shot a black bear, only to have the bear fall into the "Blue Hole," where the bear's body remained because Shell couldn't retrieve it. As the bear decomposed, downstream residents renamed what had been known as "Laurel Creek" as "Greasy Creek."

Stonewall Creek Falls is a 20-foot waterfall with a pool of water deep enough for wading at the bottom. The cascade has a few steps and is worth snapping some pictures of (or just enjoying for a moment).

Stonewall Creek Falls is a 20-foot waterfall with a pool of water deep enough for wading at the bottom. The cascade has a few steps and is worth snapping some pictures of (or just enjoying for a moment).

The Oceana Falls Overlook is one of the most popular overlooks since it's so close to the trailhead. The viewpoint stares down the gorge with cascades way below.