Huntington Lake Area – From Shaver Lake continue 20 miles on Hwy 168 towards Huntington Lake, travel approximately 1 mile past China Peak Ski Resort, turn right on road 8S31. Trailhead is 1.2 miles up the Rancheria Falls road (8S31). 7200′ at the trailhead to 8,120′ at the end of the trail near the base of the Falls, it is a two mile roundtrip hike to see the Falls. Season June through October (dependent upon snowfall).
There are accessible restrooms at the trail head. Please pack out what you pack in, and bring water with you for drinking (do not drink from streams or lakes).
During the summer the falls are spectacular. Rancheria Falls is approximately 150′ high and 50′ wide. There are plenty of rocks on which to sit and have a snack or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings, feeling the mist in the air.
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