Did you check out the map at the information kiosk? It gives you the direction.
It is difficult to find, but very worth it! I researched online before going and the best directions i can give you is when you come to the split, go straight in the middle. I think there was a small camping spot. We found a little grown up trail that pretty much went straight down a steep bank to the trail that takes you to the bottom.
We found somebody on the trail that pointed use in the right direction
We were out there about 3 wks ago. Same thing...disappointed!!!
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