Cascade Splendor at Laurel Falls

Great destination! Enjoyed the open trail and peaceful outdoor atmosphere.

I will say that when I saw the photos online, I knew it was a place I wanted to visit. I will not say that the hike was easy, it was not. I am relatively fit and enjoy hiking. I had my backpack, water, camera and me and my friend started out. It was a beautiful day not hot it was a perfect day to be outside. We passed a father and son at the 1st bridge and when they got down the 1st set of rock stairs the little boy said that the stairs were long and tall. We found out exactly what he meant. It was a great walk; we saw the rocks that they used to create the stairs down to the falls. Brilliantly done! We started the descent down the rock stairs. They were steady but can be slippery but taking you time and it will be ok. I will not lie and say that when we got to the bottom, I knew it was going to be a very hard walk back up the stairs. No two ways about it. I think even the most fit person, would have some difficulty walking back up the stairs. Took our time to walk back up. For me, it was not pleasant! I had water which helped but it took some time to climb. We continued and it was ok, until it was not. About 15/20 minutes from the parking lot, I was not good. Hot/Cold/Sweaty/dizzy/nauseas. I got to a rock sat down and vomited. White as a ghost. Sat for about 20 minutes and then made way to car. I am sure I will catch flack for writing this review. But I feel it would be a disservice not to let people know that things like this can happen and you need to be ready for it. Yes, I drank water, but it was not enough. This was the 1st time I have ever had this happen. So, people be careful, be prepared and if at any time you start to feel off, stop, rest and decide if it would be better to turn around or continue on the hike. A wise person said to me on our way down the stairs to the falls, he said, take your time, cause a helicopter is not going to get you. Know your limits and don't feel bad if you realize it is not the hike for you.

Great destination! Enjoyed the open trail and peaceful outdoor atmosphere.

Great destination! Enjoyed the open trail and peaceful outdoor atmosphere.

This is such a beautiful waterfall! The majority of the trail there is light and easy, however the last portion of stairs going to and from the falls is rather strenuous for the majority of people. Overall, worth the hike for the view at the bottom! Just bring water and take your time.