Soon we came to a split and went left to descend metal stairs down into the gorge. Alex did not like these stairs, but he quickly descended and came out at Yahoo Falls.
It was a nice spot to hang out and enjoy the scene. We spotted a little mushroom growing upside down under some rocks.
It was a really cool arch and we could walk underneath it and all around.
It was even possible to climb up to the top of the arch.
It was a really cool area. We took a little break here and had a snack then started making our way back.
The stream was very small, but it was a scenic 20-foot overhanging drop that would probably be very nice right after a heavy rain.
It started to get crowded so we continued on the trail, which passed right above the waterfall.
Shortly past here, the trail entered Daniel Boone National Forest and came to a bridge over Lick Creek. We went right on Lick Creek Trail (#631) and soon a path led down to the base of Princess Falls.
It was a pretty waterfall and very scenic area.
I took off my boots to wade in the creek and view the falls from different sides.
Further along the trail, we saw a cool cauliflower mushroom that resembled lasagna.
There were a couple creek crossings along the trail before we made it to Lick Creek Falls Trail (#631A). Turning right, we followed a tributary upstream past some huge cliffs.
The trail ended at the base of Lick Creek Falls.
It's a high waterfall but didn't have a lot of water today.
After we finished lunch, we made the hike back.
Our last stop for the day was at Natural Arch Scenic Area. A short paved trail led out to a scenic view of the arch.
The short loop passed by some huge cliffs.
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