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| Cane Creek Cascades |
| Located near the Nature Center, the Cascades is one of the most visited attractions at Fall Creek Falls. Cascading 45 feet down Cane Creek, the falls are relaxing and beautiful. The Cascades can be accessed from the Nature Center by taking a short trail. The trail is basically just wooden steps leading down the slope, followed by climbing down a few rocks to get to the bottom of the Cascades. Due to its accessibility, the Cascades are a very popular swimming hole. Visitors can climb up on a portion of the falls, and slide down some of the rocks. We really enjoy cooling off in these waters. No lifeguards are on duty, and slick, hidden rocks abound, so exercise the utmost of caution when swimming here. Bickford Mill stood on this site for about 40 years, serving the area by grinding corn into meal or feed. A dam was built over the Cascades to deliver a constant flow of water. The mill used a turbine to ground the corn. During low water times, the dam would serve to keep the mill going. Farmers would line up with corn in their wagons to be ground. The mill became a community gathering place. In 1929, a flood washed away the mill, carrying it over the Cascades and Cane Creek waterfalls. The Cascades can be viewed from the base of the falls, and other overlooks just off the main trail. A swinging bridge spans the top of the Cascades, offering nice views over the falls into the creek bed below. |
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