Iconic Northern California waterfalls closed for much of 2024
(FOX40.COM) — One of California’s most iconic natural features will be closed for much of 2024 as the state works to repair trail and environmental impacts caused by constant use of the area, according to California State Parks.
All of the main trails to McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park will be closed on April 1 through the summer and possibly into the fall, according to state parks.
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Plans are in place to do a repair and improvements worth $835,000 on Falls Loop Trail and Burney Creek Trail due to “high visitation and substantial use of these sensitive areas for foot access to the pool.”
Although the namesake feature of the park will not have any open access points, other areas of the park will remain open.
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The Rim, PSEA, Headwaters and Pioneer Cemetery trails will remain open. Along with the Rim and Pioneer campgrounds, Burney Falls General Store, Marina, Visitor Center and day-use areas.
Those planning to travel to the park should also know that Caltrans is working on a large rehabilitation project along Highway 89, which can cause traffic, delays and intermittent closures near the entrance.
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