Kings Creek Falls
Shasta County, California
| Address: | Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, Mill Creek, CA 96061, USA |
| GPS: |
40°27'38.0"N 121°27'34.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Waterfalls National Park
Hike and Horseback
While Lassen Volcanic National Park is known for its wide variety of hydrothermal features, there are a few other sights in the park worth seeing, including Kings Creek Falls. The trail is accessible both by foot and by horse. The horse trail is 3 miles roundtrip and the trail following the cascade is 2.4 miles round trip. Surrounding the waterfall are ferns and other green plants which adds contrast to the otherwise volcanic lanscape. Each season offers something different by way of scenery, with spring bringing flowers such as Fawn Lillies or Satin-leaf Lupines. During the summer visitors can enjoy the mist produced by the waterfall and in winter time, see a snow covered landscape. There is also plenty of wildlife in the area to see, including the Mule Deer and Clark's Nutcracker.
Because there are two trails visitors can take, there are different levels of difficulty. The horse trail is a steadier and not as steep trail, though it is longer as visitors descend towards the falls. The Cascade trail however, is more difficult and involves some scrambling along the creekside rocks. Visitors who take the Cascade trail will be able to walk along the cascades that eventually feed into Kings Creek Falls. Hiking boots are recommended for both routes.
The trail also continues past the waterfall and goes towards Warner Valley using part of the Pacific Crest Trail.
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Lassen Volcanic National Park Itinerary
This Lassen Volcanic National Park Itinerary will help you get started as you plan your vacation to Lassen Volcanic National Park.
https://www.justgotravelstudios.com/collections/national-park-itineraries/products/lassen-volcanic-national-park-itinerary?ref=9zpxis0diinKings Creek Falls: 40 Foot Waterfall in Lassen Volcanic National Park - California Through My Lens
Located right in the middle of Lassen Volcanic National Park, the trailhead to Kings Creek Falls is a great place to start an exploration of the backcountry of the park or just to take in a nice waterfall. The trail follows a creek downhill the whole way to the waterfall, so it is easy on…
https://californiathroughmylens.com/kings-creek-falls-lassen-national-park/Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Shasta County, California
- Head east on Terry Mill Rd (6.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Terry Lake Rd (1.4 mi)
- Terry Lake Rd turns left and becomes Terry Mill Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto CA-299 E (11.9 mi)
- Turn right onto CA-89 S (35.2 mi)
- Turn left to stay on CA-89 SParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(16.6 mi)
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