Hawk Falls Parking & Trailhead

Trail was snow covered. Slushie in some areas due to warming temperatures. Had to take steps with caution at times. Walking stick came in handy. More people on the trail than expected. Waterfall was running good.

Beautiful, and crowded. The walk from the parking lot to the falls is probably 7-8 minutes, on a rocky trail. It's worth the walk, but good idea to bring a walking stick or a hiking stick, just for extra balance on the trails. Your going downhill for the walk to the falls.

Trail itself is easy for many ages including kids. Parking size is moderate in size. When we came here , there were staffs posted to help direct the cars to two different lots. But i believe during off season the only parking lot with 35~ spots will be available.

Medium sized parking holding roughly 40 cars but even on a winter day, it was packed. People come and go quickly so sit tight and wait for an opening. Hawk falls trail is short and easy. Only .06 to the falls. Hiking boots encouraged..lots of roots and rocks. Beautiful falls and today (march)...running really well. No swimming allowed in summer.

Easy trail supporting all age groups and stroller friendly. 1 hr walk loop from parking to water falls and back..

First the bad: Crossing the street and walking to the trailhead from the parking lot was a pain with 3 kids, two dogs, and no real shoulder. Now the good: pretty much everything else. The trail was short but challenging enough to be a decent workout. The views were great. The trails were dog friendly. The hike is very family friendly. Only thing the kids didn't like was the no climbing/going off trail.

Nice short out and back half a mile each way with an option for a 3 mile loop that goes by some neat small waterfalls. Can be about a 2 hour hike if you want.

The waterfall was pretty and the trail was well marked. If you go during the early spring it may have some ice but it's well worth the wall