Montgomery Creek, CA

I investigated two waterfalls near Montgomery Creek, CA which can be found on Hwy 299 northeast of Redding. Plenty of water flowed in both creeks which made a thundering sound that I heard well before I arrived at the falls and provided a beautiful setting at each location.

Potem Falls

I followed a short trail over a series of easy switchbacks to climb down to arrive near the base of Potem Falls.

First Sight of Potem Falls

Potem Falls Amid the Rocks

Trees, bushes, and a few wildflowers made their home in the rocky landscape.

Nettle-Leaf Giant Hyssop

Western Columbine
(interesting how they hang upside down)

I Couldn't Identify the Name of this Flower
(but it sure looks alien to me)

Hatchet Creek Falls

The trail to Hatchet Creek Falls was also short, but not as well-developed. There I had to navigate through a muddy section, scramble along, down, and back up a steep hillside, and carefully pick my way over wet and slippery rocks along the creek.

Hatchet Creek

Strangely Shaped Piece of a Tree

View from the Trail on the Hillside

Hatchet Creek Falls