New York Canyon Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunge on New York Canyon Creek.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- New York Canyon Creek
- Coordinates
- 39.20211, -120.51034
About New York Canyon Falls
New York Canyon Falls is a 300-foot plunge in California, on New York Canyon Creek.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates New York Canyon Falls 8.4/10 — worth the drive. 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 New York Canyon Falls?
New York Canyon Falls drops about 300 feet, in California.
Where is New York Canyon Falls?
New York Canyon Falls is a waterfall in California, at 39.20211, -120.51034.
Is New York Canyon Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 8.4/10.
Gear for the trip
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