From the Appalachian Trail (northbound from Winding Stair Gap), it’s only 0.25 miles down the trail to the falls. This North Carolina ice-climbing destination is perfect for hikers, too. Winding Stair Gap, Nantahala National Forest, NC The strenuous, 7.4-mile out-and-back passes through old growth hemlocks and firs on the way to the three-tiered cascade.
Washington’s side of the Columbia River Gorge has some truly impressive snowshoe hikes, such as this one to 335-foot-wide Falls Creek Falls. Falls Creek Falls, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA (Photo: Joshua Johnston) Falls Creek Falls, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA The 284-foot lower falls are the second-tallest in the state.
Upper and Lower Fish Creek Falls are both as spectacular when frozen in winter as they are when gushing in spring. This 5-mile out-and-back gives you two cataracts for the price of one. Hike 1.3 miles from the trailhead to snap some photos of the 15-foot cascade and the icicles lining the cliffs around it. When the temperature drops below freezing-and in this part of Montana, that’s usually in late October- this waterfall and the shallow cave behind it turns into a natural ice sculpture. Grotto Falls, Gallatin National Forest, MT These ten hikes are a chance to see how the fourth season transforms nature’s marvels and leaves them looking even more spectacular. In winter, however, cascades in cold climes turn into something completely different, thick, crystalline pillars of ice. Get up close to a thundering waterfall, and you’ll glimpse nature’s raw power from up close. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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