Rock Falls (Sicily Island)

Rock Falls is a 17-foot waterfall on a tributary of Big Creek in Catahoula Parish, Louisana.  The waterfall is located in J.C. "Sonny" Gilbert Wildlife Management Area.

Hike Length: 0.2 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: J.C. "Sonny" Gilbert Wildlife Management Area
Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: Must be on a leash
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery
Trailhead GPS: 31.82527,-91.75457
Waterfall GPS: 31.82589,-91.75358

Directions:

From Sicily Island, take LA-8 west for 6.9 miles and turn right onto a gravel road into the WMA. There is a brown sign for the WMA, but the turn is not marked on most maps or navigation devices. At the immediate fork, bear left and follow this road for slightly under 3 miles to the trailhead on the right. A kiosk and shelter are here, so it's easy to spot. You'll pass the Self-Clearing Permit Station in about a mile - it's mandatory to stop and fill one of these out.

Map:

Hike Description:

The red-blazed Rock Falls Trail starts from behind the shelter and descends steeply towards a gorge that the tributary flows through. The trail turns to the right and you can see the falls down in the gorge. It's a moderate climb down to reach the base of the waterfall. At 17 feet, this is the highest waterfall in the state of Louisiana.

Blog Entries:

04-Mar-2018: Sicily Island Hills Waterfalls

External Links:

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website: https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/jc-sonny-gilbert