Waterfall · Arboretum · Easy walk
A gentle village walk through remarkable planted trees to one of Hogsback’s most accessible waterfalls.
The waterfall
39 Steps is reached through Hogsback’s Arboretum, where paths wind below old trees, across streams and through a garden planted over more than a century.
The falls are compact and approachable. Their setting makes the visit distinctive: this is as much a walk among trees as it is a waterfall outing.
The falls
The name describes the stepped character of the stream as it moves through rock and vegetation. The appearance changes with rainfall: after wet weather the separate cascades join into a stronger flow, while dry periods reveal more of the rock.
Paths and viewpoints can be damp. Take your time around the water, particularly where leaves and moss cover stone.
The Arboretum
The Arboretum combines Hogsback’s mountain climate with a planted collection from many parts of the world. Identification labels turn a casual stroll into an informal botanical tour.
Among the best-known trees are Californian redwoods planted more than a century ago, now towering above the garden paths.
A living collection
The Arboretum grew from early plantings into one of Hogsback’s most loved public spaces. Its mature trees, lawns, paths and stream crossings make it easy to visit slowly rather than simply walk straight to the falls.
Community care remains part of its story. The Hogsback Garden Club helps maintain and improve the Arboretum for residents and visitors.
Take the longer way
There is no single compulsory circuit. Follow the stream, look for labelled trees and allow time to explore the smaller paths.
Walking route
The map shows one recorded outing through the garden and past the waterfall. The paths allow shorter and longer variations.
The route is approximate. Paths and conditions may change.
Plan your visit
This is one of Hogsback’s easiest waterfall visits and works well as a relaxed introduction to the village landscape.
Enter the Hogsback Arboretum from Oak Avenue. The waterfall and main paths are close enough for an easy, flexible visit.
Allow about 45 minutes for a direct visit, or longer if you want to follow side paths, read tree labels and spend time at the waterfall.
The main visit is generally considered easy and leisurely. Expect natural surfaces, roots, steps and areas that may be damp or slippery after rain.
The planted collection includes trees from around the world. Look for identification markers and the Arboretum’s celebrated Californian redwoods, now more than a century old.
No permit is required for this recognised Arboretum and 39 Steps walk.
No. You can walk directly to the waterfall or spend longer following the garden paths. The map shows one recorded outing, not the only route.
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