Ettinger Falls

Location: Three Mile Plains
Hiking Time: 10 minutes each way
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1km
Size:  35'

Directions

-From the 101 highway take exit 5 and head west towards Garland's Crossing.
-Drive to the T intersection (you will see an Irving station) and turn left onto Evangeline Trail.
-Follow the road a short distance until you see Three Mile Plains Cross Rd and turn right onto it.
-Turn right on Windsor Back Rd.
-Drive a short distance past Mason's Apples and you will see an unmarked dirt road between two houses.
-Drive a short distance down this dirt road past a house and park on the right before the gate.

NOTE: The gate is open quite often but will close at random and I hear it's a hefty fine if you get locked inside the gate. Please do not risk getting locked inside, just park before the gate and take the nice easy walk up to the falls.

Trail Description

Once parked at the gate, simply walk approximately 800 meters up the dirt road until you are at the top of the hill. You will hear the waterfall once you're at the right spot (there are a lot of off trails that may confuse some). Once you hear it just head left into the woods, it's not far at all and you will be rewarded with a tranquil little place the locals like to go for the occasional dip. There is a rope swing here as of September 2016. As always please use caution when using any ropes, bridges, etc when hiking. Locals frequent this place more often now that it's gained a bit more popularity so I recommend going before noon if you prefer to have the place to yourself.

View from the summit

Me climbing