Before you visit Cummins Falls:

• Gorge Access Permits are required to visit the base of the waterfall.
• The base of the waterfall is only accessible on fair-weather days.
• Cummins Falls is a natural area with inherent safety rists.
• The gorge is prone to flash flooding
• Visiting the gorge is very strenuous and requires ample physical activity.
• You should comply with all park safety instructions.
• We recommend that children 5 and under not go to the falls.
• Children 12 and under must wear life vests at the falls and be accompanied by an adult.
• Visiting the waterfall will require:
• Strenuous hiking
• swimming or wading through water
• climbing rocks
• crossing slippery rocks

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