With over 50 falls in the area, there's no better place then UpState CA for waterfall chasers! We've put together a day trip that will take you to see six (yes six!!) of our favorite waterfalls in the region below.
McCloud Falls
The next stop is McCloud River Falls - which offers three waterfalls for the price of one! There are several access points, and if someone wants to opt out of the hike they can drive to each one. I highly recommend doing the hiking loop as it will take you along the McCloud River and through the forest to each of the three falls - Lower Falls, Middle Falls, and Upper Falls - each unique. It is only about a 1-mile hike from the Lower Falls to Upper Falls, and is really easy.
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
After McCloud Falls it's on to McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park. The 129-foot Burney Falls is more magnificent in person than in the photos, and it flows from underground springs at a rate of 100 million gallons per day - ALL YEAR LONG. The hike down to the falls is short and easy with a paved path. If you wish to hike around the falls, there is a 1.5-mile loop that takes you on part of the famed Pacific Crest Trail and up to the top of the falls across the creek.
Potem Falls
Your last stop is Potem Falls. Hit CA Highway 299-E toward Burney, then take a left on Fenders Ferry Rd. Drive down Fenders Ferry Rd to reach the Potem Falls trail head. The waterfall lies in a deep canyon and reaches 45 feet from its base. Enjoy swimming in the pool at the base during the summer months, and don't forget to check out the rope swing!
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