3 Ways to See Better Views Without the Crowds

Skip the packed overlooks near the falls Head down the Whirlpool Trail or Devil’s Hole Trail instead. Both are part of the state park and give you views most tourists never see.

Hike down into the gorge for the real payoff The Whirlpool Trail takes you right to the edge of the rapids—you can feel the spray and hear the water roar without fighting crowds.

Choose Devil’s Hole for a quieter experience It’s steeper but less busy, with a massive stone staircase leading to a rocky beach where you can sit and watch the river churn.