Yes. Or you can go off the beaten path. If you cross the bridge there is a cool spot to hike around on the right hand side, but up a ways.
The trails once you cross the bridge do tend to get rougher due to roots that have been exposed, so make sure you watch your ankles!!!
Yes, it get more difficult as you progress or if you want to make it all the way around the falls. You are also able to cross the train track bridge.
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