FEATHER FALLSOne of Oroville’s most spectacular outdoor treasures is an impressive 410-foot tall waterfall. Feather Falls is located on the Fall River, a tributary of the Middle Fork Feather River, within the Plumas National Forest. The nine-mile round-trip trail to Feather Falls is considered moderate. There is also a steeper 7-mile loop option. You’ll need your hiking boots or a comfy pair of walking shoes, a picnic lunch, and a camera!
Getting There: From Oroville at the Oro-Dam Blvd. and Hwy 162 (Olive Hwy) junction, head east for 7.3 miles, turn right on Forbestown Road and drive 5.1 miles. At Lumpkin road, turn left and drive 10.5 miles down a winding grade to the signed turnoff for Feather Falls. At this point, turn left (21N35Y) and the trailhead will one mile ahead. Want to learn more? Ready to make the hike yourself? Go here >> ADDRESS Feather Falls Trailhead, Oroville, CA, USA |
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Saturday Morning Nature WalksHosted by the Lake Oroville Visitor Center, hikes average around 4 miles and are for all skill levels. The group leaves at 9 AM sharp and returns by around noon. Different location every Saturday.
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NORTH TABLE MOUNTAIN ECOLOGICAL RESERVE AND PHANTOM FALLSBlooming wildflowers and gushing waterfalls can only mean one thing: spring on North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve! The mesa comes alive in spring when its hillsides explode in color and its seasonal waterfalls are in great form. The largest of them all is 165-foot Phantom Falls, accessed by an easy 4.2-mile (round-trip) hike.
Your first stop is Ravine Falls, a good spot for a picnic. A half-mile farther along is the star attraction, Phantom Falls. To reach the falls, follow the stream to the left of the parking lot. You’ll soon reach a shaded oak grove; take the fork in the trail to the right and head northeast. You’ll traverse vernal pools and lava outcroppings while surrounded by fields of lupine, buttercups, clover, and poppies. Wildflowers are best through March – April Passes: A CDFW Lands Pass must be carried by each visitor who is 16 years of age or older, however, visitors who are carrying a valid California hunting or fishing license in their |
name are exempt from this requirement. Lands passes maybe purchased online, by phone at (800) 565-1458, or in-person at locations wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Lands passes cannot be substituted for Wildlife Area Hunting Passes, which are required for adult hunters on Type-A and Type-B wildlife areas.
Getting There: Official access is through a small parking lot on the west side of Cherokee Road. |
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BRAD FREEMAN TRAILA popular trail with both hikers and cyclists around Lake Oroville. This is a 40-mile trail on the far side of the dam with long stretches of flat trail.
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