williewonka8 Posted August 2, 2009 #1 Share Posted August 2, 2009 how far is the waterfalls from where you get dropped off. also do you think an 89yr good health could do this walk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobber Posted August 11, 2009 #2 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Maybe a quarter mile, 1/2 mile tops. Paved/sidewalks. You can see from a distance or get closer by taking some of the gravel/dirt trails. There are also several viewing points. I don't think it would be a problem-go as far as you are able and it will still will be spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutbunch Posted August 11, 2009 #3 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The thing about the waterfall walk is they've shut down the gravel portion of the "unofficial trail". We were there early July. Maybe they were working on that. We had to traverse water at several points, a small pond, and several smallish streams. There were places to go around the bigger ones. There is no elevation. Totally flat walk. However, if you needed more than a cane walking assitance, it would be impossible. Several places were really sandy. I think it must have been easier when the gravel path was open. But really the way that's left is really more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolcruise02 Posted August 12, 2009 #4 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I think it would be too much to go to the waterfall. It is flat but you have to cross a stream stepping on large rocks and the path is somewhat rocky. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williewonka8 Posted August 12, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted August 12, 2009 thanks to all! i was begining to think that no one has ever done this walk before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanbabe Posted August 15, 2009 #6 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Dear Willy: Dont miss seeing Mendenhall Glacier. Is really close and beautiful. We did not hike to the falls as seemed to be pretty far away. You can still see it without walking there. have fun, elaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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