Exploring Middle McCloud Falls - The Lost Longboarder

While we were in Northern California we got to adventure quite a bit. We skated around Yreka, checked out the Greenway Creek Trail, and bombed hills in Weed. McCloud Falls was not far from the area, about an hour, and was highly recommended so we went for a day trip.

Quick Info:

Distance: 0.7 miles

Difficulty: Easy

Directions: From the town of McCloud, follow the CA-89 S for 5.6 miles. Turn right onto Fowler Public Camp Road and follow that for 0.6 before turning left at the first cross street at FS-40N44X. Then after 1 mile you’ll arrive at the parking area.

Our Experience Hiking to Middle McCloud Falls

When we first arrived to McCloud Falls we checked out the Lower Falls area. It was packed, no parking, people and kids everywhere. So we drove further on to Middle McCloud Falls. There was only two other vehicles in the lot!

The descent to Middle McCloud Falls was a nice dirt trail through the woods on easy to follow switchbacks. The river could be seen down below as we hiked. And after a bunch of switchbacks, there it was!

The Middle McCloud Falls were big and the water in front of it was deep, beautiful and inviting! There were some large rocks to climb around on as we searched for the perfect view. The mist from the waterfall created a rainbow making the falls even more breathtaking.

Shane couldn’t resist and jumped right in! The waterfall was absolutely beautiful and the pool was a great size.

After we made the ascent back up to the parking area it was getting late so unfortunately we didn’t get to check out Upper McCloud Falls… this time. It looks like an awesome river adventure to carefully attempt between falls. We’ll definitely have to make it back there sometime to do some more exploring.

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