Chase a Waterfall at Mossbrae Falls

Lush moss waterfall, tranquil streams, and railroad hikes!

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Description

A magical place where cascading waterfalls and lush, green moss intertwine. As you descend from the train tracks, become immersed in the experience of Mossbrae Falls at its best. With its breathtaking views beside the Sacramento River and unique hiking pathway, no wonder you can only get here walking alongside an active railroad track! This 2.8-mile hike tumbles onto the wide and serenely beautiful waterfall that lends true to the Mossbrae Falls name.

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Itinerary

Arrive early to capture the beauty before the morning sun
Find parking near the Shasta Retreat and Dunsmuir Ave.
Walk towards the bridge spanning the Sacramento River
Follow the railroad tracks and observe the greenery
Listen for the active train and hike accordingly
Approach another bridge and look for the path to the right
Follow the streams to the walls of moss and water
Experience the magic of Mossbrae Falls
Soak in the beauty of nature's wonderland

Location

Dunsmuir, CA 96025

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Packing List

hiking/comfortable shoes
water
backpack
snacks
camera

4.6 ● Google reviews

We did the hike in November, and the fall foliage was beautiful. The trail is basically on train tracks, but worth the adventure!

I agree with the other reviews. Totally worth the walk down the train tracks. Easy to get to the tracks, then follow them until you reach the rock with the arrow. Don’t pass the bridge. I went June 2023 and the water was really flowing. Magical to watch so many small waterfalls

Amazing experience!!! So worth the train tracks escapades... the rainbow was the icing on the adventure....

One of the most beautiful waterfalls that will amaze you. About 1.2 miles walk from the street parking and along the railroad tracks to get there. Such a nice place to have a swim, and relax

Love this place, awesome walk beautiful falls

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FAQs

Is there a shortcut from Hedge Creek Falls?

There is a shortcut from Hedge Creek Falls to Mossbrae Falls. However, this shortcut is through the Sacramento River and can be a harder route to take. This shortcut features jagged rocks, slippery slopes, and ice cold waters.

How long is the hike to Mossbrae Falls?

The hike is 2.8 miles round-trip.

Should I bring headphones on the hike?

Since hiking to Mossbrae Falls is an active hike alongside an active train track, we would recommend not using headphones or having any other noise distractions.