About Whiskey Falls (Whisky Falls)
Whisky Falls (I’ve also seen it spelled Whiskey Falls) was a diminutive waterfall with a cumulative drop of a reported 40ft over a couple of tiers on rounded granite slabs.
With it being so easy to visit (once we found out how to access it by car; see directions below), we looked for ways to extend our time here.

In doing so, I figured out that there was a little alcove behind the falls, where I was able to crouch into it from the side of the creek to get that unusual view of the waterfall’s backside.
Meanwhile, Mom took off her shoes and put her feet in very cold creek to offset the high temperatures of the Summer.
Our visit to this waterfall took place in July, where you can see in the photo above, seemed to have occurred under low flow conditions.
I’ve read that this creek should flow year-round, but its visual impact would probably be best during the late Spring and early Summer months (May to June).

Even though Whisky Falls was pretty remote as far as vehicular access was concerned, we definitely weren’t the only people here as it was practically next to the Whiskey Falls Campground.
Nevertheless, this place definitely felt much quieter and intimate for a roadside waterfall, and we enjoyed our 30 minutes spent here.
Authorities
Whisky Falls resides in the Sierra National Forest near North Fork in Madera County, California. It is administered by the USDA Forest Service. For information or inquiries about the area as well as current conditions, visit their website.
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