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"Mineral King Falls"

Unnamed falls seen right off the Mineral King Road

"Mineral King Falls" is an unofficial name for this tall but unnamed waterfall that you can see right off the unpaved Mineral King Road.

Unfortunately, there aren't any pullouts to safely view this waterfall without blocking traffic. So, if the coast is clear, this is a waterfall worth braking for. Otherwise, you might have to overshoot and come back for this waterfall if you find that you're holding up impatient drivers. Nevertheless, I'm sure this waterfall will be a welcome sight especially in light of the fairly difficult driving involved to get here.

For most people, Mineral King Valley is the destination of the twisty drive on the narrow and unpaved Mineral King Road. This waterfall is merely a side attraction. However, it would be nice if there was a safe way to get closer, but from what we could tell, no such path exists.

Directions: This waterfall is located near the Silver City on the Mineral King Road. Getting to the road itself requires driving about 2.5 miles east of Three Rivers on Hwy 198 where you'll see the turnoff for this road. Then, you'll be driving for quite a while on the narrow and unpaved road before getting close to Silver City (maybe close to 20 miles or so). It's hard to describe where exactly you'll be able to find it so all I can say is to have a passenger look out for it before you get to the Silver City or as you leave the community on your way back to Three Rivers.

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May 28, 2005

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