Salmon Creek Falls, Waterfall in Los Padres National Forest, California, US
Salmon Creek descends through a canyon along the Santa Lucia Range, forming a 120-foot waterfall that creates multiple cataracts before reaching its main drop.
The waterfall location has served as a natural landmark for travelers along California State Route 1 since the highway's construction in the 1930s.
Local residents and visitors gather at this natural formation throughout the year to experience the connection between the Santa Lucia Mountains and Pacific coastal waters.
The falls are accessible through a quarter-mile round-trip hike from Highway 1, with parking available at the trailhead 3 miles north of Ragged Point Inn.
At the waterfall's summit, water collects in a natural pool behind large boulders before dropping 12 feet down a steep cliff face.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 35.81934,-121.35206
Latest update: March 16, 2025 20:23
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