The creek soon flows into the woods and away from the trail.

Hikers pause to take a break along the Plaikni Falls Trail in Crater Lake National Park.

Plaikni Falls cascades about 20 feet over a rock cliff.

Plaikni Falls shoots down the cliff and then tumbles down a stony stream bed.

The spray from the waterfall dampens areas below the falls and allows these Monkeyflowers to thrive. The constant spray also supports mosquitoes near the falls.

The wide, well groomed trail travels through Kerr Valley.

Anderson Bluffs tower above the Plaikni Falls Trail.

Cones and mossy stick decorate spots along the trail to Plaikni Falls.

Plaikni Falls Trailhead is well signed but the parking lot is pretty small and can easily fill up on sunny days.