Pit River Falls

Shasta County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Shasta County, California
Access status: Partial guide: overlook view from an older whitewater article; current overlook status not confirmed
The walk: Roadside viewpoint; walking distance from parking not measured
Ground & access: Roadside overlook. Do not climb down into the canyon.

American Whitewater: Pit River flow release article

Drive Highway 299 east toward Fall River Mills and stop at the scenic overlook on the grade above the Pit River canyon. American Whitewater says Pit River Falls is visible from this overlook. This is a distant view, not a trail to the falls.

Plan your visit

Scenic overlook on Highway 299 west of Fall River Mills, view of Pit River Falls

American Whitewater says the falls are visible from the scenic overlook outside Fall River Mills. No walking distance is published. The falls themselves are not reached on foot by this route.

Roadside overlook. Do not climb down into the canyon.

Where to start

Highway 299 scenic overlook just outside Fall River Mills. Current facilities and any restrictions not confirmed.

Timing & water

Visible year round when the road is open. River flow below the falls is controlled by hydropower releases.

Before you go

No fee found in the reviewed sources.

Visitor information

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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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