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This is a pedestrian-only trail.
Portable bathrooms are located near the entrance to the Canyon Creek Trail.
View from beginning of the trailhead.
Views from Canyon Creek Trail overlooking the North Fork of the American River.
View looking up the North Fork of the American River.
View looking over the North Fork of the American River.
Mountain Quarries Bridge.
Keep your eyes out for poison oak.
The trail is well maintained all the way to Calcutta Falls.
Wildflowers are in bloom during the springtime.
View up the canyon from the trail.
Beautiful low hanging trees cover much of the trail, providing shade.
The trail continuously weaves around the river bend.
This trail is great for dogs.
Purple wildflowers cover the hillside along the river.
Great views of the whole valley along the trail.
View looking down the ravine toward the river.
Calcutta Falls.
Calcutta Falls.
Streams such as this one often form late winter and spring and can sometimes cover a trail.
Calcutta Falls.
Calcutta Falls.
Unidentified species (help us identify it by providing feedback).