Arethusa Falls, Hart's Location

WOW 😳! The hike was worth it! Even with the drought, I was impressed 👍! I can only imagine what this waterfall would look like when there isn't a drought. First, 🥇, the parking. There are two parking 🅿️ areas. One is at the entrance of the trail, the other is at the bottom of the hill and closer to the road. Have $5 dollars handy to pay for parking 🅿️. I believe they check to see if you paid. There is an outhouse at the lower parking area. Bring your own hand sanitizer and wipes. There isn't a sink. Trash 🗑️ is carry in/out. Pets are welcomed and they have to be leashed. There is no cell phone 📱 service. The trail to the waterfall is moderate to difficult. You are going up a mountain 🏔️. The difficulty decreases the closer you get to the waterfall. There are two bridges, the King's Landing and the bridge of Khazad Dum. I had the chance to say " You shall not pass!" on the Khazad Dum bridge to fellow hikers. They laughed! There are remnants of construction of a trail and planks have been placed where the ground gets muddy. But, there are a lot of "I am Groot" roots and 🪨 rocks to climb on or over. My friend, Auther Itis, complained here and there. People stopping to rest was not uncommon. The waterfall is tall! It's also popular! You can get close, for now. You may want to have a swimsuit 🩲 because there are a few places where you can sit in the water 💦. The water and rocks look so clean! I heard several different languages being spoken. I was asked to take peoples pictures with their phones or 📸 cameras. There were even children there. Very little litter. What to bring; a good pair of hiking 🥾 shoes that are waterproof, water to drink, backpack 🎒, bug 🐛🪲 repellent and hiking poles would not hurt. If you are disabled, have health issues or are struggling with weight, I wouldn't recommend this visit. You can't use a stroller. I encountered parents carrying their kids with harnesses. The hike is about an hour, one way. If you like hiking 🥾, give this one a try!

- Easy hike around 1 hour (1.5 miles) to reach to the falls. - Rocky steps in trails although not that steep. Kids can easily reach. Very well marked, Not possible to get lost. - Make sure you go inside the water or else its not worth the hike :)