Every winter, Cataract Falls transforms into a long stretch of fast-charging flows, churning and tumbling with such spectacular force that it's hard not to let out a huge 'whoo-hoo' when you see them. The roar of the falls fills Cataract Canyon, an ideal place to hike, especially when it's raining.

Cataract Falls actually consists of a half-dozen separate cascades along Cataract Creek. They are all in the neighborhood of 30 to 60 ft., and are all quite different and quite impressive when the creek is flowing. While it's best to see these waterfalls after a good rain, the hike presents an absolutely gorgeous trek along the creek through a forest of Redwoods any time of year.