Whitney Falls
California · height not recorded · Mount Shasta Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Whitney 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.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Falls (this page) | — | — | — | Y | Free |
| Coquette Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Ash Creek Falls | 7 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Mud Creek Falls | 7 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Faery Falls | 15 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Mossbrae Falls | 15 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Whitney Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Whitney Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Whitney Falls is inside Mount Shasta Wilderness. 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 Whitney Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Mount Shasta Wilderness 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 Whitney Falls?
No entrance fee. Mount Shasta Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Whitney Falls from a major city?
Whitney Falls is 8 miles from Weed (about 12 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
41.4613, -122.2399
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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