Updated July 2026
Hedge Creek Falls
A 30-35 ft plunge near a freeway exit in Dunsmuir, notable because the trail passes behind the falls under the overhang and continues to a Sacramento River overlook.
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 City of Dunsmuir for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hedge Creek Falls drops about 30 feet. That makes it the 524th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 23% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Hedge Creek Falls Trail reaches it about 0.6 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 130 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is Dunsmuir. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with City of Dunsmuir for closures and current conditions.
spring to summer. 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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