Crystal Creek Falls in California State

Crystal Creek Falls

This is one of the more accessible waterfalls in Whiskeytown National Park.

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Crystal Creek Falls Details

This is one of the more accessible waterfalls in Whiskeytown National Park. It is located at the end of a short .3-mile hike, which is well-paved but relatively steep down as you walk towards the lower pool. Hang out here in the shade, go for a swim, or make the trek to the upper falls for fantastic views of the park.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Crystal Creek Falls

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0.7 mi away

Whiskeytown Falls

The cascading waterfall at the end of this hilly 2.7-mile journey is one of the prettiest features of the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.

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Whiskeytown Falls

This three-tiered waterfall is one of the newer discoveries in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.

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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Lake or waterfall? Choose your pleasure, or experience both, at California's Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.

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