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[Please note: Big Basin suffered extensive damage in the August 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire, so
please check the official park website before planning any trip.]
Joe, Weihaw, and I met in Saratoga, then carpooled (thanks, Joe) up
highway 9, and down to Big Basin. It's a relatively long drive; the
transportation and the hiking took up most of the day. The ground was
muddy in places from some recent rains, but wasn't too bad. The hike
was also long -- 12 miles in almost 5 1/2 hours. But there were some
good highlights. Almost the entire hike is under redwood trees. The
falls themselves are nice to look at and even touch. There are
actually several falls in succession. The first is the biggest, but
there are others which follow, including one you can take a shower in
(Weihaw tried this until he couldn't stand the cold water anymore).
Definitely a nice hike, but you have to have endurance and the
willingness to make the long drive.
Joe, the Hunchback of Berry Creek Falls
Our first glimpse of the falls through the forest
Weihaw standing on the deck in front of Berry Creek Falls -- the first and largest of the falls
Joe and Weihaw in front of one of the cascading waterfalls
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