Richard R.
Yelp
This is one of the EASIEST high volume waterfalls to access in the South that I know! You don't even have to leave the roadway to fully see it, but if you want to get closer, the steps down to the viewing area are not strenuous. Most anyone of any age could handle a walk to the riverbed near the falls. It also happens to be in a very convenient location near civilization, which is probably why it is insanely popular.
The one and only negative I have about this waterfall would be some of the people that come to visit. Since it is a very photo friendly waterfall, people come here in mass quantities to take wedding, engagement, family, group, couples and individual photos. Some families can be very large and very discourteous, wanting to hog large amounts of time to take an album full of different poses without regard to others also waiting. It was almost enough to make me lose my patience with one family. They seemed to be completely oblivious to all those waiting and exercising great patience for their lack of etiquette.
I truly almost lost it when after waiting more than 8 minutes for them to finish (and it seemed like they were just getting started) we decided to go to a different place to stand. We found someone willing to take our picture, so I walked over and handed her our camera. Just as I'm getting back in position, a portion of their family decided to go to a different spot on the opposite side of us to take more pictures and came strolling in front of the camera as were trying to get a clean shot. I swear I thought I grew horns and a tail in that very moment!
So when coming to enjoy this beautiful 60 foot waterfall, PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS who would like to get pictures with their family just as much as you would like to have pics of yours.
TIP - The sun rises behind the waterfall, making mornings less ideal for photography.
2018/75