VAN ZANDT FALLS |
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| RATING - 2/10 TYPE OF APPROACH - Roadside DIFFICULTY - Very Easy LOCATION - Van Zandt Area TYPE - Tiered HEIGHT - 500' WIDTH - 30' ELEVATION - 400' |
The best view of the falls is from Nelson Road near a cow pasture. While I was trying to take my pictures, a couple of cows came over and yelled at me to get out of there (at least I think that's what they were saying). To see the entire waterfall, turn west onto Potter Road off Highway 9 and look to the east from around the bridge over the South Fork. You're about a mile away at this point but the bottom half of the waterfall can be seen. I don't think it's possible to view the falls from up close without crossing private property. |
| DIRECTIONS -
Drive along Highway 9 to the tiny town of Van Zandt and then turn east on
Potter Road. Take a right onto Nelson Road and follow it for about 3/4
of a mile, keeping your eyes peeled to the east. You should see the
falls easily if there is water going over it. NEARBY WATERFALLS - Hard Scrabble Falls, Middle Standard Falls, Standard Falls, Sygitowicz Falls, Tinling Falls, Upper Standard Falls |
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I've
gone back and forth on whether to include this waterfall on the site but I
finally decided just to stick it up here. This very tall waterfall
occurs where a tiny, unnamed stream drops off of the Van Zandt Dike and
drops about 500' in a series of lacy tiers. While small in volume, the
falls can easily be seen from the car and during the wet season can be quite
impressive.