Faery Falls

Siskiyou County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Siskiyou County, California
Access status: Published hiking route and parking documented; steep final side trail
The walk: Approximately 2.0 miles return
Ground & access: Easy on the main dirt road; the side trail to the falls is steep, with some scrambling.

Northern California Hiking Trails: Hike Faery Falls (2021)

From the parking clearing, walk up the old dirt road on the right along Ney Springs Creek. Pass the ruins of the Ney Springs Resort, then continue about 0.25 mile to Faery Falls. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Ney Springs Road to Faery Falls past the Ney Springs Resort ruins

Northern California Hiking Trails gives 2.0 miles round trip and about 400 feet of gain.

Easy on the main dirt road; the side trail to the falls is steep, with some scrambling.

Where to start

From Mount Shasta city, cross Lake Siskiyou dam on W.A. Barr Road, turn left on Castle Lake Road, then left on gravel Ney Springs Road. Continue straight past the wildlife area turn at 1 mile; after another 0.5 mile, park in the large clearing on the left. The road beyond gets much worse.

Timing & water

Flow is strongest in spring and early summer. Current road conditions unknown.

Before you go

Current fees and reservation requirements unknown.

Visitor information

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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Siskiyou County, California.

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