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Kings Creek Falls

Shasta County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Shasta County, California
Access status
Conflicting access information
The walk
2.3-mile loop; conditions table lists 2.8 miles return
Ground & access
Dirt, steep stone stairs and a log crossing. Cascades Foot section is uphill-only. Burned-area hazards remain.
Current access & visitor details
Kings Creek Falls, CA.
Kings Creek Falls, CA.
Photo creditPhoto: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Descend to the fenced falls overlook. As checked October 27, 2026, the hike page says partly open for repairs, while the conditions table lists hiking access. Exact affected sections are unknown.

Plan your visit

Kings Creek Falls loop or out-and-back

Official sources disagree: the hike page describes a 2.3-mile loop; the July 18, 2026 conditions table lists 2.8 miles round trip without specifying alignment. Confirm the available route.

Dirt, steep stone stairs and a log crossing. Cascades Foot section is uphill-only. Burned-area hazards remain.

Where to start

Very limited parking at Kings Creek Falls Trailhead on the park highway, about 12 miles from the Southwest Entrance.

Timing & water

Usually June through October; access depends on the park highway and snow. Current repair information conflicts between official pages.

Before you go

The hike page lists no reservations and requires park admission or a valid pass.

Visitor information
Visit sources

More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Shasta County, California.

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