Heath Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A 3-tier waterfall on North Fork American River.
The details
- Tiers
- 3 drops
- Watercourse
- North Fork American River
- Coordinates
- 39.25111, -120.40218
About Heath Falls
Heath Falls is a 45-foot waterfall in California, on North Fork American River. The water falls in 3 distinct tiers.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Heath Falls 6.9/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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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
How tall is Heath Falls?
Heath Falls drops about 45 feet across 3 tiers, in California.
Where is Heath Falls?
Heath Falls is a waterfall in California, at 39.25111, -120.40218.
Is Heath Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.9/10.
Gear for the trip
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