Feather Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 410 ft high | California
8.3 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 8.3 mi distance for this hike is verified (activenorcal.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Feather Falls
Feather Falls is a waterfall in California, about 410 feet high, on land managed by Plumas National Forest. Its height is from activenorcal.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Feather Falls Trail: 8.3 miles round trip, from Feather Falls Scenic Trailhead. Distance from activenorcal.com.
Before You Go
- The trailhead campground is closed indefinitely due to fire damage from the 2020 North Complex Fire. (fs.usda.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Plumas National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Feather Falls?
The Feather Falls Trail to Feather Falls is 8.3 miles round trip.
Where does the Feather Falls hike start?
It starts from Feather Falls Scenic Trailhead.
How tall is Feather Falls?
Feather Falls is about 410 feet high.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Feather Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- activenorcal.com
- Distance
- activenorcal.com
- Falls height
- activenorcal.com
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.