The sinkhole created by Falling Water Falls

I made a special trip just to try and see Falling Waters Falls, and I succeeded…well, mostly. With the highest point in Florida being only 345′ above sea level, there just aren’t many chances for waterfalls in the state. I’ve found two before (including the surprisingly impressive Falling Creek Falls). I visited Falling Creek Falls, which is not nearby Falling Waters Falls, last December, and there was just enough water flowing to make it worthwhile. My visit today to Falling Waters Falls, though, was a little bit more disappointing, only because there wasn’t much water flowing over the falls.

While Falling Creek Falls is maybe 5′ or so tall, Falling Waters Falls is 73′ tall. Even without much water flowing, I was truly intrigued by the sinkhole that had formed because of the flowing water. It is a pretty big drop! The sinkhole may have been more interesting than the falls itself, at least today.

So it would definitely be worth visiting the falls if you live in the area. What about if you don’t live in the area? Well, if you’re enjoying the beaches that are not terribly far away, it should be. But visit when there’s been some rain. It doesn’t help there really aren’t any other falls nearby, either. There’s a waterfall known as Hidden Falls about 60 miles away in Haleburg, Alabama, but when I drove there, there was fencing blocking any obvious path. Even with the lack of waterfalls, I still enjoyed the sunshine and warmth, considering it’s about 40 degrees colder in Michigan right now.

Directions:

1. From I-10, take the exit for Chipley.  There will likely be a sign for Falling Waters State Park.
2. Head south on FL-77 for a mile or so to State Park Road (Country Road 77A).  Turn left onto State Park Road.
3. Follow this road to the entrance.  I only paid $4 for entry, and then drive to the parking area.  The hike to the falls is very short.

Accessibility: 10/10 (easy, though not wheelchair accessible)
Height: 73′
Length of Hike: 0.3 mi round-trip

The upper portion of Falling Water Falls (in December 2012)

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