Feather Falls Trail
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.
Feather Falls Trail
USDA Forest Service
Backcountry Trail
- Length
9 miles
- Elevation Gain
--
- Route Type
Loop
- Length
9 miles - Elevation Gain
-- - Route Type
Loop
The Feather Falls National Recreation Trail is the most popular trail on the Plumas National Forest, Feather River Ranger District. The trail and trailhead provide wonderful day hiking and camping opportunities within a short drive of nearby urban areas.
Location: In Plumas National Forest, Feather River Ranger District, northeast of Oroville, California.
- States: California
- Counties: Plumas
Don't leave your camera behind! Feather Falls National Recreation Trail offers incredible views of Bald Rock Dome, Bald Rock Canyon, and the 640-foot Feather Falls.
There are two options to reach the overlook at Feather Falls. At 1/3 mile past the trailhead, the trail diverges. For the more experienced hiker, take the steep 3.3-mile path to the west, which features about two miles of uphill grade. The gently sloping 4.5-mile path to the east is ideal for the inexperienced hiker. The two trails converge approximately 1/2 mile before reaching the Feather Falls observation deck.
Allow a minimum of four to five hours to hike the nine-mile loop. Take plenty of water. Restrooms and non-potable water are available at the trailhead near the parking area, but bring drinking water or a water purifier for the hike. Safety fences near Feather Falls are there for your protection; do not climb over them. The trail is located in a remote area; bring a first aid kit. Poison oak, ticks, bears, and other wildlife are common in the area; be aware and be prepared.
Accessibility Information
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Allowed Uses:
Bicycling Equestrian Hiking/WalkingOther Activities
- Camping
Public Contact
Michelle AhearnPlumas National Forest
Oroville, CA 95965
[email protected] • (530) 534-6500
www.fs.usda.gov/pluma
Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.
More Details
- Elevation (low): 1600
- Elevation (high): 2500
- Elevation (cumulative): --
- Part of a Trail System? No
- Surface (primary): Soil
- Surfaces (additional): --
- Tread Width (average): 24"
- Tread Width (minimum): 18
- Running length (minimum): --
- Tread Grade (average, percent): 12
- Tread Grade (maximum): 20
- Running length (maximum): --
- Cross-slope (average, percent): 30
- Cross-slope (maximum): --
- Running length (maximum): --
- Certified as an NRT
Nov 21, 1978