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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/01/2021
The hike begins at the Stevens Trail parking lot.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/01/2021
The route begins with a descent of nearly one mile.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/01/2021
The trail is dirt track which can get muddy, but is generally hard packed and great for walking through the forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/01/2021
A marker signs the direction at the first fork.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/01/2021
There is a bit of uphill hiking, before the trail forks and continues its descent to the waterfall.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/01/2021
Forks are unsigned, and while there are only a couple of them, hikers should be aware of their route heading in.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/01/2021
The waterfall cascades around 50 feet in cracks in the boulders, with several pools deep enough to sit in on hot days.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/01/2021
A nearby vista point, as well as the boulders adjacent to the falls, offer a view over the American River valley.