Middle Falls
California · height not recorded · Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
Today at Middle Falls: clear, 51°F.
Right now
Overnight
51°F
Clear
Friday
86°F
Sunny
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:43 AM · Sunset 8:42 PM · 14h 58m
Snapshot built 8m ago. Sources: NWS MFR.
Middle Falls is a waterfall in Siskiyou County, California. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Middle Falls sits in Siskiyou County, California. The falls are inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The base sits at roughly 3,500 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 10 minutes from McCloud. OpenStreetMap shows a trail within 50 meters of the marked location, though the name isn't recorded. No public parking is recorded within 2 km, so a longer approach is likely. It draws modest visitor attention — busier weekends, quiet weekdays. Source records come from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Entry is free. Dogs on leash are welcome on the access trail.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Falls (this page) | — | — | — | Y | Free |
| Upper Falls | 0 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Lower Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Mud Creek Falls | 12 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Lewisia Falls | 12 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Ash Creek Falls | 13 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
Questions visitors ask about Middle Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Middle Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Middle Falls is inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Middle Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Shasta-Trinity National Forest permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Middle Falls?
No entrance fee. Shasta-Trinity National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Middle Falls from a major city?
Middle Falls is 7 miles from McCloud (about 10 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
41.2432, -122.0089
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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