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Whiskey Falls (Whisky Falls)

Sierra National Forest / Bass Lake, California, USA

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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.

Whiskey_Falls_058_07102016 - Whisky Falls
Whisky Falls

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).

Whiskey_Falls_043_07102016 - Looking out from the alcove behind Whisky Falls
Looking out from the alcove behind Whisky Falls

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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Autumn Ridge Road WASHED OUT June 18, 2017 7:08 pm by _Anonymous258 - Autumn Ridge Road to Whiskey Falls is washed out. You have to reach it from the Mammoth Pool Road or up Beashore Road. ...Read More

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