Comet Falls Trail

The trail wastes no time — you're climbing from the moment you leave the parking lot, switchbacking through old-growth forest so thick the canopy blocks most of the sky. The path is well-maintained but rooty in places, with a few rocky sections that get slick when wet. About halfway up, you'll catch glimpses of Christine Falls through the trees before the forest opens into subalpine meadows. Then Comet Falls appears — a 320-foot cascade that ranks among the tallest in the park, plunging down a sheer rock face in a veil of mist. On a sunny day, the spray throws rainbows. The steady uphill climb gains about the same elevation as walking up a 90-story building, so your legs will know they worked, but the pace is manageable for anyone with decent fitness. This is a trail for waterfall obsessives and hikers who want a solid workout with a jaw-dropping payoff.