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7 Shingle Falls
Here is one waterfall with many names: Fairy Falls, Shingle Falls, Beale Falls, Dry Creek Falls. It is shown on the topo maps as Shingle Falls, which is probably the original name of the waterfall. Brown calls it Dry Creek Falls in her waterfalls book, as the waterfall is along Dry Creek.
Despite all the names, this is a very pleasant, and easy walk through the countryside, to a very scenic waterfall, nestled in a little canyon. The shape of the waterfall sort of resembles a giant (warped) spatula, as it is narrow at the top and widens out significantly at the bottom. I measured the waterfall to be 47 ft. high, though it seems more like around 60 ft. when you look at it. There is a nice viewpoint at the top of the falls. You can also get to the base of the falls, which I definitely recommend. It is somewhat steep to get down to the bottom, but is not too difficult. However, some people may not want to try it.
There is also a Lower Shingle Falls, 29 feet high, found just downstream of the upper Shingle Falls. Look for a spur trail leading down to the bottom of this waterfall. It is also a bit steep, but it is easier to get down to than the upper falls. Lower Shingle Falls is not as scenic as the upper falls, but is a surprisingly nice drop. I was definitely impressed with this one, and do not know how I missed it when I was here last 7 years previous.
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