The Waterfalls Canyon

Terrain: constant ascent- It’s mostly uphill on the way in, gaining ~600–700 m elevation. It’s short (6 km), but physically demanding due to constant uphill. Its a dense spruce forest inside a protected reserve with a chain of 40–50 waterfalls, cascades, and streams. Accessibility: 30min walk from Smolyan, or there is a free parking at the beginning of the hike. Water source: walking next to a river almost the entire time, but it’s not officially treated drinking water.