Near Pyramid Creek Loop Trail
Flooded forest after significant warm rainfall, below the Cascade Viewpoint and above Highway 50
Near Pyramid Creek Loop Trail
Cascade Viewpoint during flooding period. Looking out towards Lover's Leap and Western Sierra.
Near Pyramid Creek Loop Trail
Pyramid Creek.
Near Pyramid Creek Loop Trail
A little sandy, but overall a nice, easy trail.
Near Pyramid Creek Loop Trail
Horsetail Falls Trail.

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Pyramid Creek Loop Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A shorter, gentler version of the route up to Horsetail Falls, with a small cascade of its own.
1.2
mi
Distance
320
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.24mi
Distance
320ft
Elevation Gain
240ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
6,421ft
High Point
6,117ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Parking for this trail is at the easy to find Pyramid Creek Trailhead. The trailhead can be busy, but there are running water and flush toilets available here. Look for the well-marked Pyramid Creek Loop Trail, and you'll head towards the creek. Families can enjoy a mini version of !Horsetail Falls along the way, without having to worry about navigating terrain that is too strenuous. Just avoid the trail that branches off towards the Wilderness Boundary - that's a much more involved trail up to the actual !Horsetail Falls.

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Contributors
Michael Ahnemann