American Canyon Creek Falls

American Canyon Creek Falls

American Canyon Creek Falls, if you have ever asked anyone about it, they probably don't know it exists.  That is the beauty of going to these falls, it is so secluded that you have a high chance of being the only people there.  On our first adventure here, we actually had no clue where on the trail the falls was besides being on the American Canyon Creek.  So by adventure it actually really was.  You can find the trailhead for American Canyon Trail right off of Hwy 193 after turning left on Sweetwater Trail, if you are coming from Cool, CA.  Here are the GPS coordinates you can use to get there.  There is a lot of poison oak on this trial so beware.   Make your way down the canyon and you will cross paths with Wendell T Robie Trail in a little over a half mile, turn right then go another short distance to the second intersection in which you will stay left to continue on the American Canyon Trail.  As you get further down the Canyon, you will cross American Canyon Creek.  Keep going on the trail until right before the intersection of Dead Truck Trail.  As you split away from the creek, you will find a path going down on your left.  This is what takes you directly to the waterfalls.  This two stage waterfall dives into a narrow channel between two massive rocks and runs between them before falling again into a beautiful swimming hole at its base.  We got the whole places to ourselves for the few hours that we were there.  It's very picturesque with the green forest in the back and ferns covering the walls.  Also if you are a rock climber or a ninja :) it's pretty fun to pin yourself between the two rocks on either side and make your way through the channel!  Stay wild and comment if you have any questions about this place.