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Run to a beautiful waterfall.


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5.3

Miles

8.6

KM

95%

Runnable

640' 195 m

High

335' 102 m

Low

538' 164 m

Up

538' 164 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

22%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features River/Creek · Waterfall · Wildflowers

Overview

This lollipop loop leads through the eastern part of Spenceville Wildlife Area and takes you to Shingle Falls, also known as Beale Falls, a great waterfall on Dry Creek.

Description

From the parking lot, head north across Dry Creek over the old bridge and then turn right. The trail soon turns into Spenceville Road and parallels Dry Creek for a bit before heading north up the hill. After 1.2 miles turn right leaving Spenceville Road and run up the grassy hill south, then drop back down towards Dry Creek. Follow the dirt road as it parallels Dry Creek until you reach the viewing platform for Shingle Falls.

Views of the falls are best in the afternoon when the sun comes around. On the way back, take the Upper Shingle Falls Trail which saves you some of the elevation and rejoins Lower Shingle Falls Trail after a mile. Trace back your steps via Spenceville Road.

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Shared By:

Tilman Giese

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Morning dew on Spenceville Road.
Jul 31, 2022 near Beale A…, CA
Shingle Falls (Beale Falls)
Jul 31, 2022 near Beale A…, CA
North side of Dry Creek
Jul 31, 2022 near Beale A…, CA
View from upper trail to Shingle Falls
Jul 31, 2022 near Beale A…, CA
Rolling hills south of Spenceville Road
Jul 31, 2022 near Beale A…, CA

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