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Feather Falls Hike

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

NOTE:  This hike has not been prehiked this year, but the Feather Falls Ranger Station reports that the trail is in good condition.

DIFFICULTY: Strenuous due to length of hike.

ELEVATION GAIN: Highest point about 2460 ft. at Trailhead.  Lowest point is about 1800 ft.  Total Ascent about 1100 ft.

HIKE DISTANCE:  8.8 miles round trip to viewing platform and back — a loop hike.

GENERAL LOCATION: Northeast of the town of Oroville in the Plumas National Forest

DESCRIPTION:  Feather Falls, the sixth highest waterfall in the United States, is the high point of this hike. The nicely packed trail leads through tall stands of incense cedar and ponderosa pine to a wooden platform viewing the clear waters of Fall River dropping 640 feet into a granitic gorge. Looking down into the canyon, you can see the confluence of the waters from Feather Falls join the middle fork of the Feather River and Lake Oroville.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: About one hour 55 minutes each way and about 82 miles each way. (Passenger donation of  $12  to driver would be appreciated.)

Driving Directions:  See details below and print before coming to the hike, if driving.

Return time to Lincoln about 5:00 pm.

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Gay Mackintosh   Sweep:  TBA

SPECIAL NOTES:  FACILITIES AVAILABLE: There are two toilets at the trailhead (they are very dark inside, so you might bring a flashlight!).

PREPARATIONS FOR HIKE:

1) IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH ISSUES, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR CONDITION BEFORE HIKING

2) Bring a copy of your ID (driver's license), Health Card, and an emergency contact name and phone number with you when you hike.

3) Always bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store your muddy/dusty hiking boots after the hike. DO NOT get your driver's car dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the drive home.

4) Bring hiking poles, water, and lunch.

QUESTIONS: Call Gay Mackintosh, 916-209-3628

MEETING TIME: 7:00 - depart 7:15

DRIVING DIRECTIONS


Go to "Feather Falls" in the Archives to see photos from the 2013 hike, and to view a movie of the falls created by Scott Thompson.

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