At 410 ft, Feather Falls ranks among the tallest waterfalls in the United States — a plunge waterfall in California. It ranks #22 by height among the waterfalls in this guide.
The falls are fed by Fall River (Middle Fork Feather River tributary). You'll find it in Butte County, California. It is protected within Plumas National Forest (USFS).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 8.8 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Oroville, the closest town.
When to go: spring. Like most waterfalls, Feather Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
