Rutledge Falls is a secret you might not want to share. These refreshing waters are actually reached via privately owned land, but thankfully the proprietors permit visitors. With that in mind, public parking is hard to come by, but half the fun is finding the place. Go for a dip – the waters are ice-cold, so you’ve been warned – and watch the water cascade down the tiered rocks.

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