Photo: Kurt Minard · CC BY-SA 3.0Emigrant Gap Falls
One for the list
Is it plungeworthy?
A waterfall on North Fork North Fork American River.
The details
- Watercourse
- North Fork North Fork American River
- Coordinates
- 39.26711, -120.66126
About Emigrant Gap Falls
Emigrant Gap Falls is a waterfall in California, on North Fork North Fork American River.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Emigrant Gap Falls 3.5/10 — one for the list. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
Where is Emigrant Gap Falls?
Emigrant Gap Falls is a waterfall in California, at 39.26711, -120.66126.
Is Emigrant Gap Falls worth visiting?
One for the list — Plungeworthy rates it 3.5/10.
Gear for the trip
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