WINTER HIKE TO ADAMS WATERFALL
I have hiked to this waterfall several times in spring and summer, and finally got up to it last winter after a friend had posted her photos from there.
I don't usually much hiking or snowshoeing in winter because I've come to be a homebody in the winter the last few years, but I just knew I had to get a winter photo of this waterfall. I reached out to my friend to ask if she used snowshoes or micro spikes, and she said just micro spikes so I headed to my local REI and picked up a pair of spikes.
Adams Canyon is 3.8 miles long with 1,430 feet of elevation gain. It's a thigh burner for sure. Add in some snow and ice and you'll definitely burn off some calories.
I arrived to the falls just before sunset and was hoping for a few clouds in the sky but instead I was fortunate have a half moon kinda line up for me.
Shooting with a wide angle (16-35mm) didn't allow me to really show the moon as large as it felt in real life. I shot around for a bit after the sun had set to get a nice blue hour glow, then I headed back down the now much icier path. I was very glad I purchased the micro spikes because they saved my life on the hike down.
I definitely plan on getting back up there this winter and will hope for some nice clouds, and maybe some more snow.
Adams Waterfall
Last bit of sunlight kissing the rocks above the falls. Me for scale
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Wow what an amazing place… love the colours of the last sun beams on the top rocks in the last photo.
The waterfall is mesmerising. Thanks for sharing with us Casey 😎 have a wonderful new week 👋🏻☀️
Thank you Jackie! I hope you have a great week too!
You are welcome, thanks a lot… hope it too.
Have a great Monday!
Wow, a beautiful place and the photos are spectacular.
Thank you! I often forget how easily accessible some beautiful places around me.
Sounds like quite the adventure Casey! Those Falls look great partially frozen in the evening light!
Awesome shots. I would love to go out hiking this winter to some waterfalls, but man, I hate being cold. lol
Haha, I'm the same. Fortunately it wasn't bitter cold and hiking definitely kept me warm. I just wore a long sleeve thermal shirt on the hike up.
Looks beautiful, great shots! Did you use crampons or something. High chance to fall and get your head smashed 😬
Here the winter played in your favor, the fact that it is frozen makes everything look more beautiful, really what a beautiful landscape you managed to capture.
It's very beautiful place!
100% agreed!
can't say i've ever heard of this one
Love me a good winter hike! Looks beautiful!