Jackson Falls

Clearly marked trails, and amazing scenery! The bluffs surround you, and a beautiful creek runs the length of most the trails; eventually turning into amazing pools formed by waterfalls...of which you'll find 3! and the camping grounds accommodate most hikers, or most anyone for that matter! It's free range camping at it's finest! Definitely kid friendly, although some of the terrain might be for more experienced hikers...light climbing is involved to reach some spots...not all though. A DEFINITE MUST SEE!

This is an amazing place. It's amazing each time I go to the Shawnee no matter how far apart each spot is there's a different vibe. If you've traveled alot and you get off a plane and get out of the airport to breathe that first breath of air and it's either humid/less humid/ colder (let me get my jacket)/ warmer (let me take my jacket off)/ higher or lower in altitude (let me get that Oxygen tank or take this airport approved oxygen tank off me). The same goes for each spot in the Shawnee. I can take you to one spot in the Shawnee that we'll say is 80° and I'll take you 20 mins down the road to an area that's 50°. If you've you're a hiker from somewhere else then more than likely you know what I'm talking about. One thing I will point out is this is the place to view the stars and in my opinion the important stars are lined up perfectly east to west at this place and only at one certain spot which I won't give away. I will say it's the highest point in the area and the stars light up the forest. You can hike at midnight here till the sun comes up if you stay on the high outer ridge facing east. Great place but also can be dangerous. But that should go without saying being that this is snake heaven especially right now at the end of March you will see snakes and if you don't mess with them they won't mess with you (for the most part). As far as other animals we have seen bobcats out here, bears, poisonous snakes that we walk right past, hawks fishing for snakes, deer, armadillos believe it or not and of course us lovely humans. ud83dude09 Stay safe and keep those kids safer. If you need advice feel free to reach out to me.

Beautiful seasonal waterfalls. Found several box turtles in August. Campsites are spaced out well but are pretty basic and must pack your own water. Rock climbers playground.

Great hike. To get to the bottom take the trail that goes left over the falls. You will get to a second falls with a tiny bridge then its a very short distance and you will see a sign where to go down.

Intermediate level trails, beautiful area. One of the few areas in Shawnee where you can climb with equipment.nnIn recent times, the road to get there is now accessible by nearly any vehicle. The trails in the area are well marked and often used for marathons.