Burney Falls is one of the prettiest waterfalls. It is wider than it is tall. The water from the stream above soaks down through the holes and cracks of the volcanic rock created "mini-waterfalls". The water temperature is a constant 46-48 degrees which keeps the area around the pool at around 65 degrees.
After sitting by the pool for awhile we decided to hike the Falls Loop Trail and then the Headwaters Trail. Apparently the stream will disappear underground at certain times of the year. We found the Headwaters Pool, but couldn't tell for certain if it truly disappeared. But part of this trail used the Pacific Crest Trail - so now we can officially say we hiked the PCT!
I know I mentioned the PCT before, but if you haven't looked at a
map of this trail, please do so. And just imagine: 2,600 miles, several months of hiking, crossing mountain tops and high deserts, hiking through snow and 100-degree temperatures. I don't know about you, but I sure can't see myself tackling an endeavor like that. But I'm sure it would be beautiful the entire way considering all of the public lands it crosses. Maybe someday I would try a segment...hhmmm...
After sitting by the pool for awhile we decided to hike the Falls Loop Trail and then the Headwaters Trail. Apparently the stream will disappear underground at certain times of the year. We found the Headwaters Pool, but couldn't tell for certain if it truly disappeared. But part of this trail used the Pacific Crest Trail - so now we can officially say we hiked the PCT!
I know I mentioned the PCT before, but if you haven't looked at a map of this trail, please do so. And just imagine: 2,600 miles, several months of hiking, crossing mountain tops and high deserts, hiking through snow and 100-degree temperatures. I don't know about you, but I sure can't see myself tackling an endeavor like that. But I'm sure it would be beautiful the entire way considering all of the public lands it crosses. Maybe someday I would try a segment...hhmmm...
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