
Middle McCloud Falls
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01 · The call
Mixed conditionsWhy now
One of the better months for mccloud river waterfall loop here.
Watch out
I-5 Full near Mount Shasta
Plan B
Keep the trip anchored around Mount Shasta with a shorter loop through Middle McCloud Falls and Upper McCloud Falls.
Why now
One of the better months for mccloud river waterfall loop here.
Watch out
I-5 Full near Mount Shasta
Plan B
Keep the trip anchored around Mount Shasta with a shorter loop through Middle McCloud Falls and Upper McCloud Falls.
04 · The window
05 · The conditions
Current weather
89F day, 48F night
1% chance of rain
8 mph wind
Heat may shape the day
Nearest towns: Mount Shasta City · McCloud
Updated Jul 28, 2026, 12:10 PM
06 · On the ground
Access
Before you go
Road and weather data checked Jul 28, 2026, 12:10 PM
Official alerts
Next step
Swift current, no lifeguards, don't dive. Lower Falls draws swimmers, but the river current is swift, there are no lifeguards, and getting out is not always simple.
03 · Highlights
Selected stop
Upper McCloud Falls
Use Upper Falls to complete the sequence when the group still wants a short walk or second viewpoint.
Photo: Sergey YarmolyukCC BY-SA 4.0Source
Last checked
Jul 28, 2026, 12:10 PM
Guardrail Work is affecting southbound travel on I-5 from Mount Shasta to Mount Shasta. Long Term closure pattern. Estimated delay is about 16 minutes.
Current conditions update from Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
The purpose of these fire restrictions is to reduce the risk of human-caused fires on National Forest System lands and the associated injuries, damages, and costs. The decision to implement fire restrictions is largely due to rapidly increasing fire danger indices, including burning index, and… Forest Order: #14-26-07.
Portions of the Mount Shasta Wilderness are restricted from camping and having a campfire (including fire stove) due to public safety and concern over local resources on federal land on the Mount Shasta Ranger District, and nearby private land. Forest Order: #14-25-08.
Prior to entering the Mt. Shasta Wilderness Area review the permit requirements and restrictions for pack stock, waste management, firearms use, campfires, and camping limits. The Mt. Shasta Wilderness Area is in both the Mount Shasta and McCloud Ranger Districts. Forest Order: #14-24-08.
RANCH is an active wildfire roughly 27 miles from McCloud Falls. Current incident context: Shasta County.
3-1 PIT is an active wildfire roughly 44 miles from McCloud Falls. Current incident context: Lassen County, 1,055 acres, 95% contained. 4 Miles SE from LITTLE VALLEY, CA
BISCAR is an active wildfire roughly 100 miles from McCloud Falls. Current incident context: Lassen County, 69,352 acres, 97% contained. 40 Miles NE from SUSANVILLE, CA
This Forest Order prohibits dispersed camping in the area known as the McCloud River Loop Recreation Area within the McCloud Ranger District, previous Order No. 14-24-02. The objectives of this Forest Order are to control visitor activity to prevent resource degradation within the McCloud River… Forest Order: #14-25-23.
Current conditions update from Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Current conditions update from Shasta-Trinity National Forest.

North State
Lassen Volcanic