Plaikni Falls
A snowmelt waterfall at the end of an easy forest trail; about 3 km round trip, suitable for families and older visitors.
Plaikni Falls lies beside the road to the Pinnacles. The trail was only built in 2011, and its name comes from the Klamath language, meaning “from the highlands.” The path runs about 1.6 km one way with almost no slope, passing through ancient hemlock and fir forest. The final stretch follows a stream up to a waterfall about 6 m high. In summer, monkeyflowers and other wildflowers bloom on either side of the falls. It is one of the easiest trails in the park, and you can push a stroller along most of it.
Opening hours
Seasonal, approx. Jul–Oct
Nearby sights
- Phantom Ship Overlook
- Mount Scott
- Vidae Falls
- The Pinnacles
- Garfield Peak
- Cleetwood Cove Trail
- Castle Crest Wildflower Trail
- Steel Visitor Center