Updated July 2026
Burney Falls
Spring-fed falls in McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park that flows year-round at roughly 100 million gallons a day. Officially cited at 129 ft by California State Parks; the World Waterfall Database's 2009 field survey measured 114 ft.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check California State Parks for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burney Falls drops about 129 feet. That makes it the 143rd-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 79% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Falls Loop Trail (Burney Falls Loop) reaches it about 1.1 miles (loop) with roughly 180 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is Burney. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with California State Parks for closures and current conditions.
year-round. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
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