Its a one mile walk to the falls, but you can get a shuttle for a small fee. Then at the falls there are many (200+) steps to the top of the falls. You can see the falls well from the base and there is an elevator that will take you up to an observation area.
It is a short distance from the entrance gate to the ticket purchase area. From there you can buy a ticket to shuttle the one mile back and forth to the falls. The elevator to scenic overlook directly across from the falls has a convinant elevator for all who choose to skip the stairs. You just have to walk a short distance through a tunnel filled with posters and pictures of information.
You have to take a shuttle to the check in area. Then u can take another shuttle up to the falls or walk. The shuttles are free.
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