Bernie Falls, known as the "most beautiful in California" waterfall [Calif. You can die without walking! Journey to the US National Park (34) Mt. Shasta's Jewels]
Written by Sayaka Kato
Burney Falls is known as California's most beautiful waterfall.
It's truly a large waterfall with a cobalt blue waterfall basin. The difference in elevation of the waterfall is 39 meters.
California is a state where a beautiful natural world is spread out with a wide variety of variety.
The number of waterfalls is also uncountable. But this is a must-see.
It is 80km away from Shasta city, and takes about an hour's drive.
It's a little far away, but it's a very worthwhile power spot to come along as you drive.
(There is also Macleod Falls on the way from Shasta city to this point, so please stop by that as well. Next article about Macleod Falls)
I'm fascinated.
Every place you take, each person has a different beauty and background, and every time you go, you will be soothed, moved, and filled with the mysterious energy of the natural world there.
It may not be conveyed well in words, but I am once again grateful for being alive in the life form of the Earth, and personally I feel that Shasta is a place where the heart and cells can honestly feel joy.
Seeing the direct flow of melting snow from the mountains, its pure beauty, strength and richness is indescribable.
Also, the Bernie Flat Loop Trail, a quick walk that you can walk from here, so be sure to try walking.
Trail information
Burney Falls
Address: 4131 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA 96025 (McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park)
*Pay 10 dollars at the entrance fee at the entrance.
- Distance: 1.6km
- Elevation difference: Approximately 50m
- Beginners OK
- Hiking season April to October (waterfalls can be seen all year round)
① Trailhead viewpoint (parking lot)
A short walk from the parking lot is a trailhead that leads to the waterfall, and from there you can see Bernie Falls overlooking the waterfall from above.
Go down the stairs and then head down to the waterfall basin.
Go down and enjoy the negative ions that Bernie Falls emits.
And although the water is cold, it's definitely worth it if you want to swim. Feel the minerals of nature all over your body.
You can also see people swimming in the summer.
The mini trail finally begins again.
Walk along the river along the trail that begins along the river at Barney Creek, which flows from Bernie Falls.
② Rainbow Bridge
Cross the bridge and continue along the left trail to the other side of the river.
③④ You can see the beautiful Bernie Fall from here as well. It's a secret landscape that you won't see unless you hike.
⑤ Bridge 2
A little more hike.
This is what happens at the back of Bernie Falls Falls Falls.
⑥ Junction
On the road leading to the parking lot
The trail connects by returning to the parking lot.
The parking area has a souvenir shop and a toilet. There is also a campsite.
Enjoy negative ions here someday.
Kato Sayaka
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