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Burney Falls – Headwaters Pool loop from Burney Falls

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Shasta County

Burney Falls – Headwaters Pool loop from Burney Falls

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3.1

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Burney Falls – Headwaters Pool loop from Burney Falls

02:19

8.56km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

Lassen National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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359 m

Burney Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

If you arrive here with a car, you have to pay 10 Dollars as entrance fee. Hikers can walk in for free. Burney Falls is a side Trip that is …

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743 m

Lower Burney Creek footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful wooden arched bridge across Burney Creek, which makes it possible to hike a lovely loop around both sides of the famous waterfalls, connecting with another footbridge upstream of the falls.

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1.45 km

Pacific Crest Trail - Burney Falls Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

1232 miles to Canada: almost there, if you already completed 1418 miles since the Mexico border ...

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2.76 km

Bridge over dry underground river bed

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

If you are out of water, follow the Headwaters Trail to get to the nicely flowing Burney Creek. It is even the more scenic option compared to the PCT at this point.

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2.83 km

Headwaters Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Headwaters Trail is a really nice - and even more scenic - alternative to the PCT along this stretch: It follows Burney Creek and you will find two different locations with nicely shaded benches.

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2.95 km

Headwaters Pool

Highlight • River

This is where Burney Creek starts to flow above the ground. There might be herons around that try to catch some fish.

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3.15 km

Wooden bench at Burney Creek

Highlight • Rest Area

Take a minute and enjoy the bubbling noise of Burney Creek in the shade.

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3.55 km

Headwaters Trail - Viewing platform with benches

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a true hidden gem so close to the popular Burney Falls. Get closer and take a look at crystal clear Burney Creek before it cascades as the impressive falls.

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8.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.88 km

1.61 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

1.61 km

1.02 km

869 m

287 m

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (840 m)

Weather

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Monday 15 June

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Bridge over dry underground river bed

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