Updated July 2026
Faery Falls
Faery Falls is a veiling waterfall of about 46 to 50 feet on Ney Springs Creek just outside the town of Mount Shasta. The short hike passes the ruins of the historic Ney Springs Resort on the way to the falls.
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 US Forest Service for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Faery Falls drops about 46 feet. That makes it the 445th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 35% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Ney Springs and Faery Falls Trail reaches it about 1.4 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 259 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is Mount Shasta. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with US Forest Service for closures and current conditions.
spring to early summer. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
More California waterfalls
- Alamere Falls · 40 ft
- Bassi Falls · 109 ft
- Berry Creek Falls · 70 ft
- Big Falls · 500 ft
- Bridalveil Fall · 617 ft
- Burney Falls · 129 ft
- Carlon Falls · 35 ft
- Cascade Falls · 200 ft
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