Sandy beach
No
Cliff jumping
Yes
Hike-in Required
No
Sensitive Habitat
Yes
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Hatchet Creek Falls is a popular swimming hole and cliff jumping destination in Shasta County. The falls are split by a fallen tree that has been made into a makeshift staircase, providing easy and fun access to surrounding cliffs. There are many places to jump from of varying height. In winter months the water is near freezing due to snowmelt, but in the summer months the temperature warms a bit and is a perfect escape from the heat.

There are two paths to reach the falls. By far the easiest follows the edge of the creek after exiting the tunnel of vegetation. The more difficult path travels to the right and up the hill.

The source of Hatchet Creek lies between Snow, Green, and Clover Mountains in the Lassen National Forest. From here many smaller spring-fed creeks join Hatchet Creek before the falls. A few miles downstream the creek fills the Pit 7 Reservoir that provides electricity to surrounding areas by means of a hydroelectric dam.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Summer

Parking Pass

Not Required

Pros

Deep swimming holes. Cliffs of varying heights. Waterfall.

Cons

Crowded on occaision. Slippery path.

Features

Sensitive Habitat

Location

Nearby Adventures

Thousand Lakes Wilderness
Mount Shasta + Medicine Lake Area, California

Nearby Lodging + Camping

Mount Shasta + Medicine Lake Area, California
Mount Shasta + Medicine Lake Area, California
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