Hatchet Mountain Vista Point — Attraction in Palo Cedro

Amazing falls, semi easy hike for full loop 1.2 miles. Going down was paved with railing, wet in places. Going up the other side for full loop is not paved and no railing with a few resting benches along the way, it is uphill to get out either way you choose. No dogs allowed on trail to falls. $10 parking pass. The falls are right at the entrance to a beautiful big campground with lake Britton (a few trout species, spotted bass, hybrid bass, and possibly small mouth I don't remember.), rental cabins, tent & RV spaces. They have an on-site little convenience store with gift shop and ice cream cones! Lots of bathrooms, showers, a boat dock, Marina, and boat launch. You can fish below the falls with barbless hooks catch & release only! Above the falls I believe is regular fishing. The ranger said during summer months it is extremely packed. We went in April 2022 and it was very busy but not over crowded, and the campground and lake were...

This would be a nicer view if one wasn't aware that roughly six miles of ugly wind turbines are just over the ridge behind the pullout (named for the peak it desecrates, not Burney Mountain that it views). Those "green" eyesores literally take a hatchet to the namesake mountain. Avangrid wants to build a lot more in the semi-rejected Fountain Wind project. But the push for these projects will continue as America gets "cleaner and greener." They build them on mountaintops to catch more wind, but without fossil fuels they'd not exist, and will eventually fall apart...

Scenic spot to stop for a break. Vast number of trees in this location. Nothing but trees and mountains. Good size parking lot. If you are taking 299 to south then pay attention when you pull your vehicle as its in the corner of a curvy turn, no washrooms or garbage bin. But there are few benches to sit and enjoy the nature. On a sunny day its perfect to sit and have snack while...