Cascade Falls is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the South Lake Tahoe area when it is flowing. You can see it in the distance when you make the drive to South Lake Tahoe from Emerald Bay, and it is surprisingly quick to hike there as well. The trail is only 1.5 miles round […]
Crystal Creek Falls in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Last updated: Sunday, June 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment
If you only have a short time in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, then the .25 mile round trip hike to Crystal Creek Falls is a good way to experience the beauty of the area with very little work. The ADA accessible trail is ideal for families and those with young children. Here is all the […]
Potem Creek Falls: A 60 Foot Waterfall Near Burney
Last updated: Friday, May 5, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Poem Creek Falls is one of those places where there is an amazing waterfall, but it is generally unknown to most people. Close to both the town of Redding and the mind blowing MacArthur-Burney Falls, the 60 foot Potem Creek Falls is something that should be on your list to visit. Here is all the […]
Hedge Creek Falls in Dunsmuir
Last updated: Thursday, May 18, 2017 By 3 Comments
Hedge Creek Falls is a beautiful 35-foot waterfall only a quarter mile walk from the trailhead in Dunsmuir. This waterfall has one unique feature though, there is a large cave carved out behind it, and you can walk behind the waterfall. It’s a great whole family hike, here is all the information. Details .5 miles […]
California Waterfalls List: 45 Waterfalls I Have Explored in the State
Last updated: Sunday, June 4, 2017 By 2 Comments
California is home to a countless amount of waterfalls, that can be found literally all over the state. Ranging from 10 feet to 1,000 feet these natural wonders are one of my favorite things to find when traveling around the state. While the below list is by no means a complete list of the state’s […]
Trail Canyon Falls: A 40 Foot Waterfall in Angeles National Forest
Last updated: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 By 7 Comments
Trail Canyon Falls is a somewhat popular trail on the west side of the Angeles National Forest that has a great waterfall. This 4-mile round trip hike is dog-friendly, with multiple stream crossings and the payoff at the end is the waterfall nestled in a beautiful canyon. It does have a decent amount of elevation and a little […]
Millard Falls: A Family Friendly SoCal Waterfall
Last updated: Friday, March 10, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Millard Falls is one of those rare hikes where the payoff is incredible considering how easy the hike to it is. It is a very unique Southern California waterfall, as it has a large boulder lodged at the top which creates two streams that cascade into the pool below. The waterfall is accessed by a […]
Three Sisters Falls: San Diego County’s Three Tiered Seasonal Waterfall
Last updated: Friday, June 23, 2017 By 6 Comments
Three Sisters Waterfall, about 30 minutes south of Julian, is one of the premier Southern California waterfalls when it is flowing. This set of falls cascade over the rocks and there are three main falls (making up the three sisters). It is best to visit after a good season of rain. While the area is […]
Hermit Falls in Santa Anita Canyon & Sturtevant Falls
Last updated: Saturday, May 13, 2017 By 2 Comments
The Santa Anita Canyon area in Southern California is one of the most premier spots for hiking in the area with tons of trails. There is an excellent long grind to Mt Wilson, the beautiful and popular Sturtevant Falls and the less popular but still impressive Hermit Falls. I finally got a chance to see […]
Ortega Falls: Hiking to a Waterfall Right Off Highway 74
Last updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 By 11 Comments
Ortega Falls is a seasonal waterfall off Highway 74 in Lake Elsinore that is only flowing when we get a good rain. During the rest of the year, it is a popular rock climbing area that people from all over Orange County make their way out to explore. The hike is a short less than quarter […]
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