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Mill Creek Falls Trail
See the park's tallest waterfall, which plunges over 75 feet.
Plan Around Mill Creek Falls Trail
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Mill Creek Falls Trail Details
With a drop of around 75 feet, Mill Creek Falls is the tallest waterfall in the park. Low elevation and easy access make the trail to the falls pretty popular, especially in the spring and summer. Start at the trailhead at the Southwest Campground and wind through a red fir forest. The trail climbs a steep hill before traversing an open slope that offers views of Mt. Diller. Follow East Sulphur Creek before descending to the overlook at Mill Creek Falls. You can continue on the trail here to pass Crumbaugh Lake, eventually ending at the Kings Creek Picnic Area (this requires a steep, 750-foot climb). Or, turn around at the overlook and head back to the trailhead to for a 3.8 mile roundtrip hike.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3.8 miles
Estimated time
2.5 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Mill Creek Falls Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mill Creek Falls Trail
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Southwest Campground
Campground adjacent to the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center.
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
Containing 30 volcanic peaks, Lassen Volcanic National Park offers the opportunity to see the devastating results of relatively recent volcanic activity on the landscape along with still-active geothermal features.
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Kohm Yahmahnee Visitor Center
Visitor Center information and hours.
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Lassen Cafe and Gift
A small cafe located inside the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center.
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Brokeoff Mountain Trail
A difficult but rewarding trail up the second-highest peak in the park.
