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Summary: This trail goes down into the canyon below Bald Rock Dome. Worthwhile hike to be made during spring or fall. Summer (when I made the trek the 2nd time) is way too hot. October (which was my first) seemed about right. It's downhill all the way to the water, with two steep staircases: one stone, one wood. Be sure to bring a hydration pack and filter, you'll need both. The entire hike is great, but the best parts are towards the end, as you wind your way around the granite face. You hear the rapids as you approach, and finally see the river down below from about 500 feet up. The stone steps lead to a 5-foot-wide crevasse. Beyond and down the wooden steps, you'll be treated to cool water and giant boulders. If you can make it, venture upstream 1/4 mile and see Curtain Falls! Slide down the natural waterslide, but save your energy for the 1900-foot ascent back to the trailhead. Trailhead: Leave Oroville via 162 (Olive Hwy/Oro-Quincy Hwy) for 17.8 miles. Right @ Bald Rock Rd. for 8.7 miles. Right at "DOME TRAIL 3", Rd. #21N51Y, gravel road for 3 miles. Left to trailhead. (Lat:39.64335 Lon:-121.30599) Trail Guides for Dome Trail - Curtain Falls: Dome Trail by Feather River Ranger District () Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, User Groups: Hikers, Bikes, Ranger Contact: Feather River Ranger District, 530-534-6500 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Greg Chance, who has posted 8 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by wild beast on 4/4/2007 This hike is pretty sweet. It is short / steep. You need to have good swimming skills to make it up river to get to the actual falls. You also need to be able to scramble over boulders and slabs. I am climber and surfer, so the last 1/4 mile is easy. I recommend doing the hike in SUMMER, as that is when it is warm and the water is flowing big. LOTS OF POISON OAK on the way down. But you can avoid it. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Butte County Hiking, Butte County Trails, Butte County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||