Lower Deer Creek Falls

Tehama County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Tehama County, California
Access status: Published creekside route; crosses private land, respect posted signs
The walk: About 4.6 miles return (source figure)
Ground & access: Mostly shaded creekside trail. Overgrown grass near the gorge; watch for snakes. The trail crosses private land and a wildlife preserve.

Sierra Rec Magazine: Chasing Waterfalls on Deer Creek

Start at the small Red Bridge pullout on Highway 32. Follow the trail downstream beside Deer Creek. After roughly a mile it enters the Deer Creek Preserve and becomes more enclosed, then reaches a rock chute and fish ladder where Lower Deer Creek Falls drops nearly 20 feet. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Red Bridge pullout on Highway 32 along the Deer Creek Trail to the fish ladder and Lower Deer Creek Falls

Sierra Rec Magazine lists 4.6 miles round trip, out and back.

Mostly shaded creekside trail. Overgrown grass near the gorge; watch for snakes. The trail crosses private land and a wildlife preserve.

Where to start

Small parking area at the Red Bridge pullout on Highway 32. No large sign.

Timing & water

Best April to June for flow and wildflowers.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned. Day use only. No camping or fires from 1.3 miles past the trailhead.

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More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Tehama County, California.

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