"Walk the paved trail behind the gate for about 1/3 mile until you reach a picnic and barbecue area. The falls are immediately ahead of you. As you look at Crystal Creek Falls, you will see a small concrete structure on the right. This building houses an overflow valve for the tunnel. The valve is used when letting water out through Carr Powerhouse is not an option. The excess water from the tunnel then spills into Crystal Creek. When the overflow structure was built, the Bureau of Reclamation rerouted Crystal Creek. The creek was moved about 50 feet to the left to make a shortcut over the creek, creating this picturesque waterfall. This makes Crystal Creek the only 'man-made' waterfall in the park."
An Early Autumn Morning At Crystal Creek Falls, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Rebecca Latson
Thursday, March 25, 2021
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