Which road are we taking to reach the Detian Waterfall, the No.862 or the No.864? The road conditions seem to be similar, but I'm not sure if there are any differences in the scenery ?

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It is suggested to take Road 862, which is a gravel road with good conditions. SUVs can pass without any problem, while sedans may have some difficulty but can still pass. People say that Road 862 has better scenery (I haven't been on Road 864). Going upstream 1.4 km from Dettifoss waterfall, Selfoss is definitely worth a visit.

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