Near Rancheria Falls
Rancheria Falls - July 2017

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Rancheria Falls

4.3 (8 Ratings)
Follow the dirt trail through the pine trees to a beautiful waterfall!
1.6
mi
Distance
262
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyLess CrowdedRiver/CreekSpringViewsWaterfall
Access Issues
The road to the trailhead closes in winter. You may still rxh the trail from the road, making the rxh 4 miles round trip. The trail itself is not easily followed in winter, so map and compass navigational skills are a must. Proper equipment such as traction devices, snowshoes, or cross-county skis may be required depending on snow conditions.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.62mi
Distance
262ft
Elevation Gain
262ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
7,744ft
High Point
7,564ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
This is an out-and back hike along a dirt trail to a great waterfall. While it's less than two miles, the smiles-per-mile ratio is quite high along this trail. If you'd like to learn more about this trail and others like it, attend a Weekend Explorers Class at your REI Co-op in Fresno!

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