Mossbrae Falls, Waterfall in Dunsmuir, California.
Multiple spring-fed water streams flow down a 175-feet-wide and 52-feet-tall mossy cliff face, creating a natural curtain into the Sacramento River.
The name combines the abundant moss covering the hillside with the term 'brae', derived from Irish and Scottish words meaning steep bank.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger selected this location to show President George H.W. Bush during his visit to Northern California.
The current path requires a 2.8-mile round trip along active railroad tracks, leading authorities to develop plans for an alternative trail system.
Natural springs emerge from the canyon wall to form numerous parallel cascades, creating a wide curtain of water through green vegetation.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 41.24197,-122.26639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
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