Indian Ladder Trail

Tara Schatz

Explorer

Indian Ladder Trail

11/18/20

The Indian Ladder Trail is not open in the winter. It was closed for many years after a falling rock resulted in a death. It is open again, but visitors now have to hike the trail one-way. It's 100% worth doing, especially in the fall. The views are amazing.

5.0

Kyle Bloomer

Wanderer

Indian Ladder Trail

07/05/16

First, I would highly encourage reading the historical signs found along the way. Knowing that you are walking trails along a cliff face that have been used since before the colonization of North America creates a feeling of connection to the land and its history. Though going off the trails is advised against by the park (just plugging this as a disclaimer), my friend and I found some cool short climbing spots with more spectacular views of the forest below. If you're willing to get a little dirty, you will get a lot more out of this trail than most do as it is a popular tourist destination for locals looking to go on an easy hike along a regularly maintained trail. We went in July, so the waterfalls along the trail were mostly dry but still beautiful where they ran. Definitely going to visit again in early spring to get the most of them.

4.0