South Mountains State Park: High Shoals Falls Loop Trail

All of the 18,000 acres of South Mountains State Park is scenic, but let’s face it: most parks have their superstar. At South Mountains its High Shoals Falls. The falls close proximity to the main parking area makes it the destination of choice for most park visitors. No surprise, either: this 80-foot drop on the Jacob River consists of a classic straight drop, then passage through a boulder field, which the trail passes through. A bridge and observation deck offer vantage points for photos. And at 2.7 miles, this hike lets you get some mileage under your boots.