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Middle Falls

California · height not recorded · Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15

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Middle Falls, a waterfall in California
Photo: Sergey Yarmolyuk, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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.

Compare to nearby falls

If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.

WaterfallDistanceHeightTrailDogsFee
Middle Falls (this page)YFree
Upper Falls0 miYFree
Lower Falls1 miYFree
Mud Creek Falls12 miYFree
Lewisia Falls12 mi
Ash Creek Falls13 miYFree

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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