Worth a side trip excursion in the Hanging Rock State Park, are various short hikes to access some scenic areas. We sampled the Lower Cascades Falls, a place popular during prime time season as the plunge pool water is refreshing. Its base has easy accessibility.Following an unmarked path around the rock it is possible to reach the top of the falls thereby avoiding the vertical face climb. The course is strenuous, a bit rough, and the navigation can be disorienting. A GPS track is not available for this particular portion as my device remained behind with the shoes and socks for dry keeping. This unmarked path natural area is delicate peat and flora (hand hold grasp) subject to damage. A scramble to the top is not for the faint of heart. Wet rock and moss is slippery, i.e. don’t get hurt. For thrills, it is possible for an amateur (like me) do descend the vertical fall if careful but was a tad dicey.