Is Burney Falls kid friendly?

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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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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You can go swimming in it. However, we don't recommend it as the water is very cold (about 42 degrees Fahrenheit), the soil is rocky and slippery, and there's a slight current according to locals. There are so many cute spots to go sunbathe instead. Burney Falls flows year-round.

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Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 28 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

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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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Getting to the Falls While the loop trail in itself is 1.2 miles, if your goal is just to see the falls- you're in luck! A paved path leads about 1/3 of a mile down from the main parking lot directly to the falls. Walking down is on an incline, but very manageable and has railings to hold onto during the steeper areas.

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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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There's no perfect age to start hiking with kids. The perfect age is RIGHT NOW. You can get kids started hiking any time, from baby to teen. I think a lot of parents will tell you that it's always beneficial to start them young, but that's certainly not always the easiest.

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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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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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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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Filming Location Matching Burney Falls, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park - Highway 89, Burney, California, USA (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
  • Willow (1988) ...
  • Tarzan's Fight for Life (1958) ...
  • The Parson and the Outlaw (1957) ...
  • The Treasure of Lost Canyon (1952) ...
  • Top Secret Waterfalls (2017– )


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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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Unlike Pioneer campground, Rim is located closer to the falls. The campground also has ADA cabins (#59 and #62), RV, and tent campsites (#1, #3, #23, #27, #30, #47, and #51). There's a general store, accessible restrooms and token-operated showers.

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Burney Mountain at 7,863 feet is one of the most beautiful mountain peaks in Northern California. There is a road that takes you to the summit of the extinct volcano. At the summit there is a fire lookout tower that helps spot wild fires during the summer months.

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Before you fancy a dip in the water that fills the pool below the falls, you should know the water is quite cold year-round, and rarely rises above 42 degrees even in the heat of Summer. Since these falls are fed from underground springs, the water is crystal clear and clean with vivd blue hues.

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