Can kids hike Burney Falls?

The hike: Follow Falls Trail past the first lookout point. The trail is paved for a couple hundred yards with a few switchbacks down toward the falls. A few tips for visiting with kids: The trail is a bit steep, making it tough on little legs on the return (totally doable, just be prepared)



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According to users from AllTrails.com, the best kid-friendly trail to hike in McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is Burney Falls Loop, which has a 4.8 star rating from 1,877 reviews.

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I have been to Burney Falls. I would go with the combination of all 3 recommendations. Early morning, late morning, around 11 AM, early afternoon or late afternoon. You can't go wrong at any time.

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The park is mainly known for the waterfall, Burney Falls, at the entrance of the park. Wildlife in the park includes bass, trout, Steller's jay, squirrels, woodpeckers, deer, and on rare occasion, black bear.

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A view of the falls is accessible for anyone without any hiking, but I would also encourage you to walk down the steps and get closer to the falls. These falls had quite a lot of water even at the end of the summer in September.

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Laurel Falls There is a steep drop on one side of the path however, so keep an eye on younger children. Families with older children can try to climb down to the lower pools, but families with little ones should stay up top and on the trail.

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Grotto Falls Grotto Falls is another great kid friendly trail in the Smoky Mountains! Grotto Falls is a 25-foot-high waterfall that you can get to from hiking the Trillium Gap Trail. The distance to the waterfall and back is 2.6 miles and considered moderate in difficulty.

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Called the Eighth Wonder of the World by President Theodore Roosevelt, the falls are at their most intense ... during the spring, from early April through October, when snowmelt is at its peak. The falls were declared a National Natural Landmark in December 1954.

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The park is located northeast of Redding, six miles north of Highway 299 on Highway 89 near Burney. Weather can vary so visitors are advised to dress accordingly.

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Some 100 million gallons of cold water drops 129 feet into a 22-foot-deep pool each day. And the results are spectacular.

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Filming Location Matching Burney Falls, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park - Highway 89, Burney, California, USA (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
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  • The Treasure of Lost Canyon (1952) ...
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No cell signal. Drive 10 miles to Burney for cell and Safeway. Flush toilet restrooms with pay showers. Generators OK 9A-8P.

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