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I live in Alabama. We have puny little waterfalls here!

@ ruthi, the trail to the waterfall is safe and wide enough, unless one really intentionally drop himself from exposed ridges then, something bad could happen. but yeah, for some people who have fear of heights, then, this trail can intimidate them. i was with my 13 year old niece when we hiked here, she had fear of heights, but then, she was such a great team player that she never asked to back off, also, she wanted and enjoy hiking. she just hold on the side closest to the mountain wall. when we were back to the trailhead, she said, “aaahhhh, i am glad i made it, now, i know i can hike with some exposed ridges, i had fears, but i was able to put back that fear, and now, i think i am more confident.” there are no reported accidents in the trails @ Yosemite, but in the river, there were some careless visitors who would challenge the warning signs and dared the powerful force of the river that sadly caused fatal accidents. Usually, along the trails, it is the lack of preparation that could be dangerous, such as not bringing enough water, food for us is important too whenever we hike. We eat a little like every 30 minutes, like a piece of banana, a bar of granola, or anything that can sustain our energy, and of course, we always drink. hydration is very important. but yeah, if you have fear for heights, i do understand. there are a lot of beautiful places as well we could experience without having to face heights. am sure, it abounds there in Maine. Maybe, and hopefully, one day, we can hike together, no heights, if you want :).

These images are fantastic!