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A short path leading to a 20-foot waterfall along Indian Creek.


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0.1

Miles

0.2

KM

75%

Runnable

3,229' 984 m

High

3,155' 962 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

74' 22 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

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Features Historical Significance · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Waterfall

Need to Know

Parking is in a dirt pullout from road accessible to all vehicle types. There are no bathrooms, water or any other amenities at the trail.

Runner Notes

The path is only 0.15 miles in each direction, with a gradual dirt slope for most of the route and some rough stone steps at the end before reaching the creek.

Description

At just 0.3 miles round trip, the path to Indian Creek Falls Trail descends about 70 feet in elevation down an easy walking path. The path begins at a dirt parking area, and heads through a scenic forested path surrounded by oak trees before soon reaching a wooden picnic table and bench that overlooks the waterfall below.

From here, a short walk down some old stone steps leads to the creekside, from where a quick scramble over some slick rocks leads to a view of the 20-foot tall falls right across the water.

The area sits in the Plumas National Forest at an elevation of around 3,200'. Winters can be cold, but often free of snow, making the falls accessible throughout most of the year. During the warmer months, the creek just downstream from the falls is a popular swimming hole for the locals, with rocky shores sitting at the edge of the water.

While the forested valley makes for a picturesque swimming experience, visitors should be aware that the flow varies throughout the year and should make sure conditions are safe before entering the creek. Rocks and boulders near the falls shaped by occasional flood conditions can be slippery.

Aside from the picnic table and a few interpretive signs, there are no amenities of any kind located at the falls. Indian Creek Falls is in a pretty secluded part of the forest, with the town of Quincy to the south and Lake Almanor to the north being the nearest towns.

Flora & Fauna

Black oak trees, Douglas fir, Poison oak. Squirrels and chipmunks can sometimes be seen in the area.

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Shaun H

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#4220

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#1

in Quincy

#399

in California

#4,220

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Indian Creek Falls.
Mar 29, 2022 near Greenville, CA
Stone steps descend the last bit of trail before reaching the creek's edge.
Mar 31, 2022 near Greenville, CA
A wooden bench and interpretive sign appear at the first view of Indian Creek Falls.
Mar 31, 2022 near Greenville, CA
An easy walk down the forested dirt path descending toward the creek.
Mar 31, 2022 near Greenville, CA
Perched on the boulders overlooking the waterfall
Mar 29, 2022 near Greenville, CA
The trail emerges at the side of the Indian Creek slightly downstream from the waterfall.
Mar 31, 2022 near Greenville, CA

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