Horsetail Falls

Drop everything

Is it plungeworthy?

483feet tall

483 ft of falling water.

Scale60/60

Documentation20/20

Character14/20

The details

Tallest drop: 483 ft
Tiers: 6 drops
Watercourse: Pyramid Creek
Coordinates: 38.83079, -120.12368

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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.