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Cascade Falls

ExploreFairfax, North Bay4.5/5

Sobre este lugar

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.

Informações

Faixa etária

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Tipo de local

Outdoor

Faixa de preço

Free

Melhor horário

Winter and early spring after rainfall for best waterfall flow

Estacionamento

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

Dicas

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.

Acessível para carrinho--Trocador de fraldas--Alimentação no local--Reserva necessária--

Tags

waterfallhikingredwoodsnatureeasy-hike
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Localização

Fairfax, North BayComo chegar

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