State: California
Location: Mendocino National Forest
Length, Round Trip: 13 miles
Trail Type: Loop
Minimum Elevation: 5200 feet
Maximum Elevation: 6400 feet
Best Season: Summer, Fall
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Moderate
View from Highway 395
Trail Information
After crossing the Middle Fork of Stony Creek, the Waterfall Loop Trail follows fairly flat terrain in a stand of pine trees. As the trail turns to the south, grand views of the Lake Pillsbury Basin and surrounding mountains are prevalent to the west with the Middle Fork of Stony Creek Canyon to the east. The trail leads into Milk Ranch, one of the largest meadow areas on Snow Mountain. Although the Milk Ranch meadow is private property, the landowner allows horse and foot travelers to pass through on the trail, but requests that no camps be set up within the posted portion of the meadow. As the trail turns north again and passes through the meadow, there are wonderful views from the ridge. As it approaches West Crockett Trailhead, the route switchbacks down to Stony Creek before ascending back to the trailhead.
Directions
The trail begins at the West Crockett Trailhead.
