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Taylor Henry

A great short hike to Steall! We went in September and caught a drizzle but it didn't stop us, the hike is beautiful and opens up when you hit the valley of the gorge. The falls are magnificent and seemed to be coming from the clouds, you couldn't see a source, just a rounded hill above you. For Harry Potter lovers, this fall is featured in a few of the movies, specifically the first tri-wizard task. It's a backdrop to the stadium.

First off there are two ways to get to this trailhead, one way does REQUIRE 4 x 4 high clearance vehicles the other way it does NOT. The road from Truchas is the high clearance road (75 to 639). The road just north of Trampas is suitable for any other type of vehicle (207). The trail is heavily shaded in the morning and evening. Nice when it's hot. It's a climb with the first 3/4 gradual but the last 1/4 a bit steeper but not terrible. Dog friendly for sure but bury the waste! Plenty of campsite options all around the two lakes. There is plenty of firewood but it may be wet, seems like the area gets a lot of precip. Might bring an axe to chop up the downed trees. If you have a hammock this is the perfect place for one!