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Lower McCloud Falls – Upper McCloud Falls loop from Lower Falls

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United States

California

Siskiyou County

Lower McCloud Falls – Upper McCloud Falls loop from Lower Falls

Moderate

2.6

(16)

hikers

Lower McCloud Falls – Upper McCloud Falls loop from Lower Falls

02:11

8.09km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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Shasta-Trinity National Forest

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2.01 km

Lower McCloud Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Great cliffs above a very deep water pool, popular with cliff-jumping enthusiasts.

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2.60 km

Fowlers Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

While dispersed camping is free all around the vast National Forest, for those who need hookups or showers/toilets, this campground is located conveniently along the hiking trail between the lower …

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4.44 km

Middle Falls Viewpoint, McCloud River 🌊

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can roll your bike right to the viewing terrace with excellent views of the waterfall

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4.53 km

Impressive waterfall deep below the Falls Trail which leads along the rim. A deep pool invites for swimming below the waterfall, while very high cliffs on the western side are used by some fearless cliff jumpers.

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4.99 km

Upper Falls Vista Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

A paved trail leads down to the vista point terrace

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5.02 km

Upper McCloud Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Impressive waterfall cut deep into the canyon walls, visible from a dramatic viewpoint high across on the rim trail. No access to the pool. For cliff-jumping and swimming the lower and middle falls are more suitable.

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8.09 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

2.23 km

1.45 km

124 m

Surfaces

2.85 km

1.89 km

1.62 km

1.51 km

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (990 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

28°C

7°C

12 %

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Lower McCloud Falls – Upper McCloud Falls loop from Lower Falls

Lower McCloud Falls

Fowlers Campground

Middle Falls Viewpoint, McCloud River 🌊

Middle McCloud Falls

Upper Falls Vista Point

Upper McCloud Falls

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