Waterfall Hikes Near Mount Shasta, CA

3,235 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mount Shasta? There are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mount Shasta. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.3206°N, -122.3150°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mount Shasta

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 22 gauged

10 waterfalls near Mount Shasta have live flow data today

Burney Falls Moderate Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing Chocolate Falls Barely Flowing Clover Creek Falls Barely Flowing Coquette Falls Moderate Whitney Falls Moderate Crystal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Whiskeytown Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Kickapoo Waterfall Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 68°F

Fri 73°F Chance Light Rain
Sat 66°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 68°F Sunny Best
Mon 76°F Sunny
Tue 77°F Sunny
Wed 77°F Sunny
Thu 76°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Mount Shasta

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Coquette Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Whitney Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Burney Falls Moderate · 921 cfs 46th percentile
  4. 4 Chocolate Falls Barely Flowing · 3 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 720 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Johnson Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mount Shasta (4 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Faery Falls waterfall

Faery Falls

14.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

16.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mount Shasta (13 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Whitney Falls waterfall

Whitney Falls

14.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Ash Creek Falls waterfall

Ash Creek Falls

11.6 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Mount Shasta

Faery Falls waterfall

Faery Falls

14.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mossbrae Falls waterfall

Mossbrae Falls

5.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitney Falls waterfall

Whitney Falls

14.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Coquette Falls

16.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ash Creek Falls waterfall

Ash Creek Falls

11.6 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

16.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

16.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

16.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kickapoo Waterfall

California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Johnson Creek Falls waterfall

Johnson Creek Falls

41.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Kinner Falls

California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Potem Falls waterfall

Potem Falls

35.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hatchet Creek Falls

California
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Lion Slide Falls

39.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Montgomery Creek Falls waterfall

Montgomery Creek Falls

39.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lion Wash Falls waterfall

Lion Wash Falls

40.1 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Burney Falls waterfall

Burney Falls

43.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Clover Creek Falls waterfall

Clover Creek Falls

45 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chocolate Falls

47.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Creek Falls waterfall

Crystal Creek Falls

47.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mount Shasta

Are there free waterfalls near Mount Shasta?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Mount Shasta, including Ash Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mount Shasta?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Mount Shasta, including Burney Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mount Shasta?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mount Shasta, including Ash Creek Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mount Shasta?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mount Shasta, including Ash Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mount Shasta?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Mount Shasta, including Canyon Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mount Shasta?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mount Shasta is Ash Creek Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mount Shasta?

The tallest waterfall near Mount Shasta is Lower Falls at 320 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Mount Shasta require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Mount Shasta requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mount Shasta?

Yes, 22 waterfalls near Mount Shasta have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mount Shasta?

The closest waterfall to Mount Shasta is Faery Falls, approximately 3.8 miles away.

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