California · Hiking

Potem Falls

0.6 mi
round trip
143 ft
climb
1,307 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Is Potem Falls open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Potem Falls, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Potem Falls is a short, easy hike in the Shasta Lake Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 0.6 miles long and rises roughly 140 feet from a low point of 1,136 feet to a high of 1,307 feet, making it an out-and-back route that fits easily into a day on the forest. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, so it works for hikers and riders alike. It stays open year-round, and the most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from late spring into early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Shasta Dam weather station show May highs around 79°F and October highs near 78°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. Climbers will find The Main Wall and Outer Wall about 4.3 miles away, and paddlers can head to Montgomery Creek, about 5.6 miles off. For an overnight stay, Chirpchatter Campground is about 5.3 miles from the falls.