Fairy Falls Trail to Shingle Falls

**Event:** 194n**Gathering location:** 39.11362, -121.27076n**Distance:** 5.2 milesn**Route Type:** Loopn**Total Elevation Gain:** 495 ft.n**Difficulty:** 5nn***ONLY use Google Maps!***n***Coping the address and pasting it will take you to a wrong location.***nn**Hike Overview:**nJoin us as we explore the amazing views of the Fairy Falls Trail, renowned for its easy accessibility and diverse scenery!nnWe will gather at the pinned location at **9:15 am** and set off promptly at **9:30 am**.nnOur hike begins at the remnants of an abandoned mine in the historic site of Spenceville. Following a dirt road, and upon reaching the end of the road, we’ll pass through a metal gate and climb a hill, emerging into a grassy meadow with a cattle crossing. From there, a trail leads us through a wooded area, exiting at a great swimming hole nestled along the creek. We’ll continue along the trail, hugging the creek’s edge as we ascend a hill. Climbing over the rocks, we’ll reach the overlook for Beale Falls. Here, we’ll have the option to either walk around the other side of the hill and ascend to the top of the falls or walk the steep trail close to the protective fence.nnFor more detailed information, visit:nhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/fairy-falls-trail-to-beale-shingle-fallsnn**Parking Lot:** Ample parking space is available with no parking fees.nn**Be Prepared:** Please bring water (minimum half a gallon), shoes with traction, a snack for before, during, and/or after, bug spray, and your sunscreen.nn**Do Not Attend:** If you’re experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have compromised immune systems, or if you’ve been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.nn**Legal Disclaimers:** By voluntarily joining us for any event, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE Nature Bloomers organizers, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action arising in whole or in part out of our events.