Photo: Justin.Johnsen · CC BY-SA 3.0Lovers Leap Cascades
One for the list
Is it plungeworthy?
A waterfall on South Fork American River.
The details
- Watercourse
- South Fork American River
- Coordinates
- 38.80631, -120.12699
About Lovers Leap Cascades
Lovers Leap Cascades is a waterfall in California, on South 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 Lovers Leap Cascades 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 Lovers Leap Cascades?
Lovers Leap Cascades is a waterfall in California, at 38.80631, -120.12699.
Is Lovers Leap Cascades worth visiting?
One for the list — Plungeworthy rates it 3.5/10.
Gear for the trip
As an Amazon Associate, Plungeworthy earns from qualifying purchases.
Nearby
Rocky Canyon Falls
A short, pretty falls.
0.6 miles away
Pyramid Creek Cascades
A gradual sliding cascade on Pyramid Creek.
0.7 miles away
