[2]. MILL CREEK FALLS
| Starting Point: | Sulphur Works Campground |
| Distances: | 2.3 miles, round trip 4.6 miles |
| Topography: | Downhill about 300 feet and uphill about the same |
| Time: | 2½ hours |
| Features: | Waterfall, forest, flowers |
Mill Creek Falls is the highest waterfall in the park with a drop of 75 feet. It is at the junction of East Sulphur and Bumpass creeks. Because of the surrounding forest and rugged terrain there are only two or three points from which it can be photographed.
The trail descends to the crossing of West Sulphur Creek, crosses an open hillside and follows through forested areas to the falls. Deer are likely to be seen as well as a variety of birds. Mule-ears, also called wyethia, is the common wildflower that covers the open hillsides. Many other wildflowers, including the blue and white stickseed, can be seen. There are good views of Brokeoff Mountain and Mount Diller.
There are no fish in the streams near the falls nor for some distance below as there is too much sulphur from the thermal areas above. Farther down, the water is diluted sufficiently for fish to live.
The trail continues beyond the crossing of East Sulphur and Bumpass creeks to Kings Creek Campground. (See [Cold Boiling and Crumbaugh Lakes Trail].)
[3]. RIDGE LAKES
| Starting Point: | Sulphur Works parking area |
| Distances: | 1.1 miles, round trip 2.2 miles |
| Topography: | Rather steep climb of 1,000 feet |
| Time: | 2 hours |
| Features: | Lakes, flowers, scenic views, wildlife, forests |
