Wisemans View-Linville Gorge Wilderness-Pisgah National Forest
Video Taken from the Overlook at Wisemans View
Cunningham Falls-Frederick County-Maryland
Mountain Waterfalls Hiking Tips
Waterfall safety tips
The thrill of a waterfall can tempt even the most watchful of children, but it’s important to exercise care and restraint when approaching a waterfall. Hidden dangers can lurk in even the shallowest of pools and minor cascades. Always practice caution and keep in mind these tips when visiting a waterfall:
- Keep a safe distance from cascading falls; the water is more powerful than it appears.
- Stay clear from the edge of a waterfall, and avoid slippery rocks.
- Wear stable footwear and take careful steps when approaching the pools and falls.
- Always know the depth of the cascade pool, and test the waters before sending little ones in for a closer look.
- Do not allow children in the water alone, and never allow diving from rocks into the shallow pools.
- Avoid waterfall pools and cascades after a heavy rainfall, when the water is deepest and the current at it’s strongest.
- Keep a safe distance from large and powerful falls. Observation platforms, fencing and restricted areas exist for a reason.
Graveyard Fields Waterfalls-Blue Ridge Parkway-Milepost 418
Boone Fork Trail-Blue Ridge Parkway-Milepost 296.5
Trail Head: Julian Price Picnic Area
Distance: 4.9 miles
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Skill Level: Moderate /Strenuous
Overview:
Tips:
- Not For First Time Hikers
- Not Good For Kids Under 7 years of age
- Bring at least 2 bottles of water and wear good hiking shoes
- Don’t Forget To Take a Left At the Hebron Falls Sign
Boone Fork Trail Map:
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