Photo: Rennett Stowe from USA · CC BY 2.0Ribbon Fall
Drop everything
Is it plungeworthy?
1,612 ft — one of the tallest in the country.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- Ribbon Creek
- Coordinates
- 37.73611, -119.64771
About Ribbon Fall
Ribbon Fall is a 1,612-foot plunge in California, on Ribbon 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 Ribbon Fall 8.9/10 — drop everything. 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
How tall is Ribbon Fall?
Ribbon Fall drops about 1612 feet, in California.
Where is Ribbon Fall?
Ribbon Fall is a waterfall in California, at 37.73611, -119.64771.
Is Ribbon Fall worth visiting?
Drop everything — Plungeworthy rates it 8.9/10.
Gear for the trip
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