{"id":6417,"date":"2021-04-02T05:46:23","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T12:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northerncaliforniahikingtrails.com\/blog\/?p=6417"},"modified":"2025-05-14T10:11:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T17:11:03","slug":"faery-falls-ney-springs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northerncaliforniahikingtrails.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/02\/faery-falls-ney-springs\/","title":{"rendered":"Hike Faery Falls: Fantastic Waterfall on Ney Springs Creek Near Mount Shasta"},"content":{"rendered":"

Faery Falls on Ney Springs Creek is one of the most beautiful spots in the entire Mount Shasta area. The fifty-foot waterfall is just a short 0.8 mile hike, and the route also travels through the ruins of intriguing Ney Springs Resort. This article provides a complete description of the Faery Falls Trail, along with trailhead directions and a trail map. (And pay attention to the spelling: it’s “Faery Falls” not “Fairy Falls.”)<\/p>\n

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The base of Faery Falls in autumn. Be careful on the last stretch of trail to this point!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Faery Falls Trail Key Data<\/h2>\n

Distance: 2.0 miles round-trip
\nDifficulty: Easy along the main dirt road, but moderate for steep side trails with a bit of scrambling
\nType: Day hike
\nElevation gain: 400 feet
\nHigh point: 3300 feet
\nSeason: year-round, but the side trail to Faery Falls is dangerous, especially when the trail is slippery with ice, snow, or mud; wear shoes with good traction and pay close attention<\/strong>
\nContact: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Mount Shasta Ranger Station<\/a>
\nMap: Mount Shasta Area map from Green Trails Maps<\/a>
\nPermits needed: none
\nNotes: dogs allowed, no toilets or other facilities, including drinking water<\/p>\n

Faery Falls is Featured in this New Map<\/h2>\n
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Comprehensive Trail Map for the Greater Mount Shasta Region<\/h4>\n

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This map is perfect for exploring Mount Shasta and the nearby areas of natural beauty:<\/strong><\/p>\n