Part of what makes Thompson River Falls so wonderful is it’s remote location. Another part is the huge rock area on the opposite side of the river that allows you to really get up close and personal with the waterfall. It’s the perfect hang out spot on a nice summer day. It’s a good sized waterfall – about 125′ high – and considering how most of the rest of the river is closed in and littered with boulders and fallen logs, it’s amazing how this area around the falls just opens up. There are several things to consider before making this 6-7 mile round trip. At a mile in, you have to cross through Thompson River. Unless the river level is way down, you will have to get wet – maybe up to your knees. At this level the water will be swift. If you slip and fall in, you could die. There’s a 5-10′ waterfall just down river from this crossing. If the river level is up, don’t even consider going. This crossing will be extremely dangerous – even if you make it across and down to Thompson River Falls, you won’t be able to get across at the base of the waterfall and up to the huge rock area