Elevation: 200 ft (overall) 407 ft (total)
Time: 0:29 (Noble Falls) 0:35 (Plimpton Falls) 0:56 (Total)
Trails: Herd path
After another waterfall hike earlier, I made the short drive to this hike in the same area. From another person's trip report I had the info about where the unofficial trail started to go out to these falls.
The path is pretty easy to follow and has had some work done on it to make it even to walk on. In one spot it crosses an area with some ski paths, but if you stay straight and a bit to the left, you'll stay on the right path. At the end, it drops down to the right with a small switchback that leads you right to the base of the falls.
A light path leads to the falls
Noble Falls are also known as Bridesmaid Falls. There is one sign with this name along the path and another on a tree at the falls. This is probably due to the proximity of Bridal Veil Falls. The falls are located where two small brooks drop over the same rock cliff face into a large bowl shaped area. The location is pretty interesting and had an awesome feel to it. I definitely plan to come back here again, hopefully with a bit more water flowing.
Noble Falls
The right cascade
The left cascade
Noble Falls
After spending a while taking photos of Noble Falls, I headed down stream just a bit to get some pictures of Plimpton Falls. The distance is short and the elevation loss isn't bad, but there is no path and the footing wasn't the best. While the falls are an interesting cascade over multiple layers of rock, there really isn't many vantage points for good photos. Some downed trees and low limbs don't help either.
Plimpton Falls
Just as in my earlier hike, the shape of the terrain allowed for good photos on a sunny day. I was able to avoid any hot spots for the most part. As I said, I'll definitely be back to this one again.
For all the pictures from the hike, just go HERE
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