7/22/2023 0 Comments Waterfall rules list![]() ![]() This rare year-round performer, where the San Joaquin River plunged vertically some 101ft, stood the test of time. And with each visit, we’ve seen this place in different lighting, different flows, and with different atmosphere. This classically-shaped block waterfall was one of those waterfalls that we tended to visit repeatedly over the years. #9 RAINBOW FALLS Devil’s Postpile National Monument, Mono County, California But it’s the diversity of activities along with its aesthetics that allowed this waterfall to just nudge onto this list of the best California Waterfalls. There was some tight competition just to even make this list. In addition to the aforementioned waterfalls, we also managed to get views of Mt Shasta as well as birdseye views of the McCloud River and surrounding area. Then, there was the quiet Upper Falls which featured cascades further upstream as well as its main inaccessible plunging drop. Meanwhile, the more daring types did cliff dives into the falls’ deep plunge pool. It had plenty of spots for families to cool off and beat the Summer heat. The Lower Falls was short and stocky, but it was also the most popular one. The Middle Falls, which you see in the picture, was the most photogenic with its expansive width and forceful flow. This waterfall was really at least three major waterfalls on the McCloud River – each with its own distinct character. #10 MCCLOUD FALLS near Mt Shasta, Siskiyou County, California Nevertheless, without further ado, we’re proud to present our list of the best California Waterfalls in reverse order… So you can see that page for a full list of all the waterfalls in the state that we’ve been to and provided write-ups for. We also have a comprehensive listing of waterfalls in California. Case in point, we’ve had to leave off quality waterfalls like Grouse Falls, Tokopah Falls, and the Yosemite snubs (like Ribbon Falls, Cascade Falls, and Chilnualna Falls) among others. Yet it’s this exclusivity that we feel makes this list truly legitimate and straight from the heart. So many deserving waterfalls had to be left off the list. That said, we recognize that picking just 10 waterfalls out of hundreds in our library of experiences was a very tall order. Thus, the waterfalls of Yosemite National Park can dominate this list if it happens to end up that way. We’re also not making any stipulations or special rules. True to our standard of coming up with these lists, we only include waterfalls that we’ve personally experienced. Where does this waterfall reside on our Top 10 Best Waterfalls of California List? Well, now that this page is finally here after all these years, we can truly showcase the best waterfalls that we’ve encountered in the Golden State. Further adding to this constraint was that we show you how to visit each of the waterfalls on that list! Our Top 10 Best California Waterfalls List was long overdue as we had been refraining from coming up with this list until we felt we had enough of a sampling for an exposé like this to be legitimate. ![]()
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