If you do decide on taking the shortcut, you'll need to keep your eyes peeled around the 3.5-mile mark for the Alamere Falls Trail junction. The tricky part here is there is no real sign pointing to this convergence. Instead, it's simply an arrow sign made of rocks pointing to the trail.
Since it's not guaranteed this pile of rocks will even be here during your hike — it wasn't very visible when we were making our trek — I strongly encourage you to download the map of this area on Google so you can follow your progress on the trail. Once you take this junction, you will then follow the trail until you eventually come to a coastal overlook. From there, you'll scramble your way down to the three smaller waterfalls and make your way to the edge of the cliffs where you will make your final descent.
But let's say you do intend to take the shortcut yet end up missing this junction. Fear not; it's OK. This just means you'll be taking the longer way and will continue on the Coast Trail until you get to the Wildcat Campground, where you will then proceed south along the beach to the 40-foot waterfall.
