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Cascade Falls

ExploreFairfax, North Bay4.5/5

Over Deze Plek

A beautiful 20-foot waterfall nestled in the Elliott Nature Preserve, reached via an easy two-mile round-trip trail through towering redwoods and moss-covered boulders. One of Marin's most rewarding and accessible waterfall hikes for families.

Info

Leeftijdscategorie

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Type Locatie

Outdoor

Prijsniveau

Free

Beste Tijd

Winter and early spring after rainfall for best waterfall flow

Parkeren

Small free parking area on Cascade Drive in Fairfax. Limited spaces.

Tips

Best visited in winter and early spring for strongest water flow after rains. Trail is surrounded by lush redwoods. Not suitable for off-road strollers.

Kinderwagenvriendelijk--Verschoontafel--Eten Ter Plaatse--Reservering Nodig--

Tags

waterfallhikingredwoodsnatureeasy-hike
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Locatie

Fairfax, North BayRoutebeschrijving

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