Beale Falls — Attraction in Grass Valley

Getting there was not very pleasant. Do not follow the directions on GoogleMaps unless you want to be surrounded by cows and on dirt roads for hours. Literally surrounded by cows, like you can get out of your car and touch one! The hike was fun once we actually found it. They should have more signs saying where to go. So first go up Camp Far West Rd all the way. Do not go over the metal bridge to the camp area, stay to the left on Camp Far West. This road will turn into the most bumpy gravel road but stay on it. You will come to a 'Y' in the road. To the left is a green, really old bridge that only one car can go over at a time. If you go to the bridge you went the wrong way. At the 'Y' go to the right and continue on that gravel road for a bit. You will see a little parking area to the left where there will be a sign on the other side of a cement bride with a yellow gate that says falls. The rest you have to go on foot and its about 4 miles to the falls (I am just guessing). Bring a swim suite because you can go in the water. Overall nice hike once we found it, getting there...

This hiking area is a little off the beaten path but offers one of the best hiking loops in the region. The main trail is a fire road so there are no major hiking challenges for those who might be mobility limited. Additionally, there are alternate routes that take you one narrow section of trail that offer some hiking challenges. Be aware there are MT bikers that use these trails so keep an ear and eye open on some blind corners. If you make a large loop of the trails, to get to the upper part falls the trail is STEEP so get ready for a calf workout. But once on at the top and taking the return trail, you have some amazing views of the area. There is no water or services here so make sure to pack what you need in and out. If so interested, there is a swimming hole to the left side of the trail once you cross the...

It's around 5 miles and is very gentle most of the time in terms of elevation. The day I went it was 105 degrees and I only brought 3 bottles of water so the hike was very difficult for me but on a cooler day the hike would be much more forgiving. Don't go expecting to swim. The hike ends at the top of the falls and the creek leading to the water fall is very Rocky and unforgiving. Lots of cool fish and frogs and crabs in it tho. The pool at the bottom of the falls is large and deep but it is guarded by a full cliff on every side so you have to fall 50 straight down to get to it and the parts that can be walked down are fenced off because if you trip you'll just be dead. So traverse at your own risk. Good tree coverage most of the time and good wind movement as you walk...