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Bittersweet Falls Trail

Winding roughly three kilometers through mixed forest, this trail leads to a modest series of cascades whose appeal lies more in the quiet of the approach than in any dramatic drop. The path is reported to hold its shade through much of the day, and the falls themselves—though neither tall nor thunderous—offer a cool pocket of stillness that rewards the walk. Footing is generally straightforward, though the final descent to the water often runs damp and uneven over exposed roots and stone.

Length
2.0 mi
Operator
Network
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 476 ftMin 197 ftNet gain 331 ft
476 ft197 ft0 mi0.5 mi1.0 mi1.5 mi2.0 mi
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Pleasant Valley Cafe
22.8 mi away
Restaurant
Tavern on Main
12.7 mi away
General store
Elizabethtown Thrift Shop
23.0 mi away
Shelter
The Basin Harbor Lean-to
14.7 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Trails (17)
Lean-tos (1)
  • The Basin Harbor Lean-to14.7 mi
Primitive campsites (56)
  • Whispering Pines Campground9.4 mi
  • D.A.R State Park10.3 mi
  • #1610.3 mi
  • #110.4 mi
  • #1810.4 mi
  • #2110.4 mi
  • #2210.4 mi
  • #1710.4 mi
§ Nearby parking

41 parking areas· 1 accessible

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

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