Description

Wyanokie Falls is a small waterfall located in Norvin Green State Forest in Bloomingdale. The trail passes directly above the falls. While it is possible to see the waterfall from here, the best view is from the bottom. Unfortunately, the trail does not reach the base, and the descent is a challenging scramble. The best view is arguably from the left side (when looking up from the bottom), but it is also much more difficult to reach. This view is superior because a large boulder blocks most of the right-side sightline. This boulder also diverts the water toward the left, creating an illusion at some points that the water is simply disappearing.

While Blue Mine Brook is a somewhat substantial stream, this is still a seasonal waterfall. This is because the brook is diverted in the summer to fill the Highlands Natural Pool. When the pool is full, the water is diverted away from the pool, but during drier periods, this diversion can reduce Wyanokie Falls to a trickle or even dry it up completely.

Directions

There are a few ways to reach Wyanokie Falls; the easiest is from the New Weis Center parking area on Snake Den Road as described below:

• From the parking area, walk up Snake Den Road until you reach a trail directory and the end of the road.
• From there, take the Purple Trail to the left, taking a moderately difficulty, rocky uphill climb.
• At the top of this hill, you will see a sign pointing left for the Mine Trail.
• Follow this trail, which remains blazed in purple, until you reach the Orange and Purple Trail to the left.
• Follow the Orange and Purple Trail a short distance until you reach Wyanokie Falls.

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