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Summary: This isn't the most difficult hike in the world, but it's one of my favorites. The terrain is extremely varied for such a small hike. You start at an abandoned mine at the site of an old town known as Spenceville. As you walk the dirt road, you see pass a creek and cross rolling hills. At the end of the road, you turn right and pass through a metal gate. Once past the gate, you climb a hill and emerge on a grassy meadow and a cattle crossing. At the edge of the meadow is a trail that leads through a wooded area and finally exits at a great swimming hole along the creek. After a refreshing dip, follow the trail along the creekside and up the hill. Climb over the rocks and you're at the overlook for Beale Falls. You can either walk around the other side of the hill and to the top of the falls, or walk the steep trail next to the protective fence. Either way, it's a great place to eat lunch. When it's all over, head back the way you came! Trailhead: Drive East on Hammonton/Smartville Rd. from Marysville East. Turn right on Smartville Rd. at the Beale AFB exit. 5 miles to Waldo Rd.. Turn left on Waldo Rd., which is a dirt road. Cross the one-lane bridge and turn left. Drive to dead end at wooden bridge. This is the trailhead. (Lat:39.11407 Lon:-121.26812) Trail Guides for Beale Falls: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: California Department of Fish & Game, Spenceville Area Manager (530) 538-2236 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Greg Chance, who has posted 8 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Page 1 of 4 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by RH on 11/28/2009 I have hiked this a couple times and mountain biked for the first time this last summer. My boyfriend and I loved it!! Good for beginning mountain bikers. 
Reviewed by Adam on 9/10/2009 This can be difficult to stay on track. Once you get to the turn out that everyone talks about. Its within sight of the end of the road. Park there. You will see a concrete bridge with a Yellow Metal Gate. There is a space for you to walk around the gate. Go over the bridge, and turn right. You will be on well worn path, that looks like cars travel it. Continue to follow it, over the hill. You will see trails off to the sides but DO NOT follow them. Stay on the car trail. Once you get to the end, you will see a White gate thats crossing the road with the word "Falls" and an arrow pointing the way. You will turn right there. then you will immediatly see another car gate. Go through that gate and continue to follow the large pat
Reviewed by NB on 8/1/2009 This is a great hike. By brother and I did it for the first time this summer. Perfect distance for good exercise. The water at the waterfall feels great after hiking in. If you do it in the summer, bring lots of water and sunscreen... the trail is very open for the most part! Loved it! 
Reviewed by stacy on 6/8/2009 Can't believe we found it!!! Next time I would bring mountain bikes.
Reviewed by Ted on 6/5/2009 Great hike. There are (at least) two trails to the waterfall, one main trail large enough for small vehicles, and one side trail that follows the river. I'd recommend the smaller trail if you don't mind somewhat rough terrain. I had some trouble finding the place, so I wrote up a blog post with links to maps to help others find their way: http://tedandpamela.com/2009/06/05/hiking-at-beale-falls/
Reviewed by wolfforce on 5/10/2009 Hiked it in May, and even though it was really hot and tricky to find it was well worth it! The falls were a sight to see, and the area all around was beautiful with green grass and flowers. The hike was VERY easy, just a wide trail, no actual hiking nesscary. There's also a few side trails that I want to go on sometime. Seems to be a popular spot. If you're having a hard time finding it, simply take HWY 20 and turn off (left) at Beale AFB, go down that road on Spenceville, then turn left to stay on Spenceville. Keep going until on the left you see a dirt road named Waldo, and you'll basically go to the end of that road. Just before the road comes to a dead end there's a parking lot on the left, then go over the bridge and turn right
Reviewed by Viewer on 1/9/2009 We truly enjoyed this hike in the spring- the dogs were really happy to run through the meadows. Quick note- if you take the dogs, be sure to bring lots of water and check them for ticks once the hike is over.
Reviewed by BW on 1/3/2009 This was a hippie skinny dipping hole in the late 60s.:)Ah the memories. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Yuba County Hiking, Yuba County Trails, Yuba County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||