Chasing Waterfalls in UpState CA!

Lion Wash Falls

Lion Wash Falls is 14 feet of water falling in all directions, creating a very interesting look. The wide and shallow river drops off a cliff with a few different levels before coming to a large pool at the base. The waterfall is not visible from the easily accessible trail so keep your ears open to lead the way. Driving Time: 48 mins/39 miles from Redding. Difficulty: Easy

Little Hawaii Falls

Little Hawaii Falls is named for it's lush vegetation, including vines, ferns, and moss everywhere! The trickling waterfall is not terribly impressive but altogether this is an interesting place to explore. This waterfall is easily accessible by trail. Driving Time: 1 hour 45 mins/90 miles from Redding. Difficulty: Easy

Lower Battle Creek Falls

Lower Battle Creek Falls is a sight to see, with beautiful rugged terrain surroundings. The waterfall shoots off a cliff into the pool below where the river spreads and shallows, making it easy to walk across for a photo opportunity. A mossy cliff surrounds the water, creating an interesting atmosphere. This waterfall is moderately accessible.

Lower Canyon Creek Falls

Great for a picnic, this waterfall is twice as wide as it is tall and explodes at contact with a boulder pile and into a pool at its base, then it flows to rapids past the pool. Lower Canyon Creek Falls is moderately accessible.

Lower McCloud Falls

This is the lowest of three levels of the McCloud River Falls, at a 12-foot broad plunge into a large pool. Surrounding the pool are large rocks perfect for sun bathing, making this location popular for swimming and relaxing. This waterfall is easily accessible by trail and road and  two other waterfalls are an easy hike further up the trail. 

McCloud Falls

There are actually three levels to McCloud Falls: lower, middle and upper, each offering different views. Hiking to each of the falls is relatively easy. Each fall is accessible by car and a short walk to the vista point. It's about 3.5 miles roundtrip to see all three falls driving, and there is a path that leads to all three if you are walking.

Middle Canyon Creek Falls

Through the Canyon Creek meadow and forested area you will find Middle Canyon Creek Falls. This waterfall is great for white water enjoyment and is moderately accessible.

Mill Creek Falls

Mill Creek Falls is the highest waterfall in Lassen Volcanic National Park with a drop of 75 feet. It is at the junction of East Sulphur and Bumpass creeks. Because of the surrounding forest and rugged terrain there are only two or three points from which it can be photographed.The trail descends to the crossing of West Sulphur Creek, crosses an open hillside and follows through forested areas to the falls. Deer are likely to…

Mud Creek Falls

Located in Mud Creek Canyon on Mt. Shasta.  Mud Creek canyon is a pretty amazing view of its own.  A great feature in the canyon is Thor's hammer.  The Mud Creek Glacier is the southernmost glacier on Mount Shasta, which lies to the east of Sargents Ridge on Shastarama point near 10,915 feet, and is the water source for the fall.

Phantom Falls

Phantom Falls is located on North Table Mountain in Oroville and is best viewed in the winter months. Phantom Falls is well named for two good reasons. First, it is on a small drainage, and will be dry in the summer months. Second, it is extremely well hidden. A hike to the falls is especially beautiful when the spring wildflowers are blooming.