点评:A friend had the Eternal Flame Hike on her bucket list, so we decided to go—and it absolutely lived up to the hype.
It was easy to find and had plenty of parking. I read reviews beforehand and felt well prepared, and I’d agree: this is a moderate hike. You start by heading down the stairs, then follow the trail (look for the flame markers posted along the way). The path runs through a ravine, so expect to get your feet a bit wet. We went the day after a heavy rainfall and were still able to carefully hop across rocks with only minimal soaking. You’ll also need to step over/under a few downed trees and navigate around some roots and embankments—nothing too difficult, but it’s worth noting if you have mobility concerns.
The scenery is beautiful, and seeing the flame tucked behind the waterfall is a really memorable payoff.
On the way back up, the stairs are spaced with little “scenic overlook” pull-offs, which is great for taking a quick breather without blocking others on the steps.
Overall, a fantastic hike and a must-do if you’re in the area—wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet and take your time on the rocky crossings.
翻译:朋友一直把永恒之火徒步之旅列入人生愿望清单,所以我们决定去——果然名不虚传。
路线很好找,停车位也很充足。我事先看了评论,感觉准备得很充分,而且我也同意评论里的说法:这是一条难度适中的徒步路线。首先要走下台阶,然后沿着小径走(注意沿途的火焰标记)。这条路穿过一条峡谷,所以做好鞋子会湿的准备。我们去的那天正好是暴雨后的第二天,但我们仍然能够小心翼翼地跳过岩石,鞋子也只是轻微湿透。你还需要跨过/钻过几棵倒下的树木,绕过一些树根和堤岸——虽然不算太难,但如果你行动不便,还是需要注意一下。
沿途的风景非常优美,看到瀑布后面隐藏着的火焰,绝对会让你终生难忘。
回程的台阶之间设有几个可以停车休息的观景台,非常适合短暂休息,而且不会挡住其他人的路。总而言之,这是一次非常棒的徒步旅行,如果你在该地区,绝对不容错过——穿上不怕弄湿的鞋子,并在穿越岩石路段时放慢速度。