Will Hatchet Creek Falls Ever Reopen to the Public?

Following a string of car break-ins, excessive litter and an apparent arson incident in the summer of 2020, the property owners of the land that includes the trail to Hatchet Creek Falls closed the area to visitors. A year later, the waterfall remains closed to the public. So the question remains – will one of Northern California’s best swimming holes ever reopen?

The 25-foot waterfall, also known as Lion Slide Falls, sits between Redding and Burney and is one of the most unique outdoor destinations in the area. The swimming hole contains a giant fallen tree that lays right in the middle the Montgomery Creek waterfall, creating a makeshift stairway for swimmers to climb and jump into the water.

RELATED: Property Owners Close Hatchet Creek Falls to the Public

Officials have blocked the trail to the waterfall and are giving trespassing tickets to anyone seen on the property. That hasn’t stopped some people from hiking upstream to the waterfall, with visitors still posting photos to digital forums like AllTrails. That type of hiking could eventually lead to dangerous variables to visitors including rattlesnakes, poison oak and getting lost. The number of visitors has obviously plummeted, but this current situation may not be the long-term solution for the popular waterfall.

There needs significant infrastructure implemented at the site before it will be reopened to the public. There is no restroom in the area, causing potential E. Coli problems downstream. There are no trash cans, making litter a massive issue due to irresponsible visitors. There’s also no government agency patrolling the area and in charge of its upkeep, leaving the potential of major environmental impacts.

According to sources close to the situation, the property owners have been in talks with different government agencies to provide support and infrastructure at the site, but nothing has moved forward yet. With a growing number of trespassers still making their way to the waterfall, it’s only a matter of time before visitation surges.

The property owners and local officials remain hush on the prospect of reopening the waterfall to the public. But with the demand of the public, we have to imagine Hatchet Creek Falls would reopen in the next couple of years.

Active NorCal

Telling the Stories of Northern California

228 Comments

  1. When I originally commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get four emails with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove me from that service? Cheers!

  2. Hello there, You have performed a great job. I will definitely digg it and in my opinion recommend to my friends. I am sure they will be benefited from this site.

  3. Interesting blog! Is your theme custom made or did you download it from somewhere? A design like yours with a few simple adjustements would really make my blog jump out. Please let me know where you got your design. Many thanks

  4. Hi i am kavin, its my first time to commenting anywhere, when i read this article i thought i could also make comment due to this brilliant piece of writing.

  5. Howdy! Someone in my Myspace group shared this site with us so I came to look it over. I’m definitely enjoying the information. I’m book-marking and will be tweeting this to my followers! Terrific blog and great style and design.

  6. I appreciate, lead to I found exactly what I used to be looking for. You have ended my 4 day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye

  7. When I originally commented I seem to have clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get four emails with the same comment. Is there a way you can remove me from that service? Thanks!

  8. I have been surfing online more than three hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It’s pretty worth enough for me. In my opinion, if all site owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the net will be much more useful than ever before.

  9. Aw, this was a really nice post. Spending some time and actual effort to produce a top notch article? but what can I say? I procrastinate a lot and never seem to get anything done.

  10. Wow, wonderful blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you make blogging glance easy. The total glance of your web site is fantastic, let alonesmartly as the content!

  11. I have been surfing online more than 3 hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It’s pretty worth enough for me. In my opinion, if all webmasters and bloggers made good content as you did, the internet will be much more useful than ever before.

  12. Excellent blog here! Also your site loads up fast! What host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link to your host? I wish my site loaded up as fast as yours lol

  13. hi!,I love your writing so much! percentage we keep up a correspondence more approximately your post on AOL? I need an expert in this area to unravel my problem. May be that is you! Looking forward to peer you.

  14. Its like you read my mind! You seem to understand so much approximately this, like you wrote the guide in it or something. I feel that you could do with some p.c. to pressure the message house a bit, however other than that, this is fantastic blog. A great read. I’ll definitely be back.

  15. Terrific article! This is the type of information that are supposed to be shared around the web. Disgrace on the seek engines for now not positioning this submit upper! Come on over and seek advice from my site . Thank you =)

  16. I am extremely inspired with your writing skills and alsowell as with the format in your blog. Is this a paid subject matter or did you customize it yourself? Either way stay up the nice quality writing, it’s rare to see a nice blog like this one nowadays..

  17. Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed browsing your blog posts. In any case I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again soon!

  18. Excellent blog! Do you have any hints for aspiring writers? I’m planning to start my own website soon but I’m a little lost on everything. Would you suggest starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are so many choices out there that I’m totally confused .. Any suggestions? Thanks a lot!

  19. My brother suggested I would possibly like this blog. He was totally right. This post actually made my day. You cann’t consider just how so much time I had spent for this information! Thank you!

  20. Hi there! This is kind of off topic but I need some advice from an established blog. Is it tough to set up your own blog? I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty fast. I’m thinking about setting up my own but I’m not sure where to start. Do you have any tips or suggestions? Thanks

  21. Simply want to say your article is as surprising. The clearness on your post is simply spectacular and i can assume you are knowledgeable in this subject. Well together with your permission allow me to clutch your RSS feed to stay up to date with coming near near post. Thank you a million and please keep up the rewarding work.

  22. Oh my goodness! Amazing article dude! Thanks, However I am encountering problems with your RSS. I don’t know why I can’t subscribe to it. Is there anybody else getting the same RSS problems? Anybody who knows the solution will you kindly respond? Thanx!!

  23. Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video to make your point. You definitely know what youre talking about, why waste your intelligence on just posting videos to your blog when you could be giving us something enlightening to read?

  24. Having read this I thought it was extremely informative. I appreciate you taking the time and effort to put this short article together. I once again find myself spending a significant amount of time both reading and leaving comments. But so what, it was still worth it!

  25. Today, I went to the beach with my kids. I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She put the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is completely off topic but I had to tell someone!

  26. Wow, superb blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you make blogging look easy. The overall look of your web site is magnificent, let alone the content!

  27. Hi there! Would you mind if I share your blog with my facebook group? There’s a lot of people that I think would really enjoy your content. Please let me know. Cheers

  28. Heya i’m for the primary time here. I came across this board and I find It truly useful & it helped me out a lot. I am hoping to offer something back and help others like you helped me.

  29. Thanks for the marvelous posting! I quite enjoyed reading it, you might be a great author.I will be sure to bookmark your blog and definitely will come back down the road. I want to encourage that you continue your great writing, have a nice morning!

  30. Hello there! I know this is kind of off topic but I was wondering if you knew where I could find a captcha plugin for my comment form? I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m having trouble finding one? Thanks a lot!

  31. Do you mind if I quote a couple of your posts as long as I provide credit and sources back to your website? My blog site is in the very same area of interest as yours and my visitors would truly benefit from a lot of the information you present here. Please let me know if this okay with you. Many thanks!

  32. Pretty section of content. I just stumbled upon your blog and in accession capital to assert that I acquire in fact enjoyed account your blog posts. Any way I’ll be subscribing to your augment and even I achievement you access consistently rapidly.

  33. Wonderful beat ! I wish to apprentice while you amend your web site, how can i subscribe for a blog web site? The account aided me a acceptable deal. I had been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast provided bright clear concept

  34. Howdy! Quick question that’s entirely off topic. Do you know how to make your site mobile friendly? My site looks weird when viewing from my iphone 4. I’m trying to find a theme or plugin that might be able to correct this problem. If you have any suggestions, please share. Cheers!

  35. Hey! This is kind of off topic but I need some advice from an established blog. Is it very difficult to set up your own blog? I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty fast. I’m thinking about creating my own but I’m not sure where to start. Do you have any tips or suggestions? With thanks

  36. Magnificent beat ! I wish to apprentice at the same time as you amend your site, how can i subscribe for a blog web site? The account aided me a applicable deal. I have been tiny bit familiar of this your broadcast provided shiny transparent concept

  37. I don’t even know the way I stopped up here, however I thought this post was good. I don’t recognize who you are however definitely you are going to a famous blogger when you are not already. Cheers!

  38. I think this is one of the such a lot significant information for me. And i’m satisfied reading your article. However want to statement on few general things, The site taste is great, the articles is in point of fact nice : D. Just right activity, cheers

  39. Hi, Neat post. There is a problem together with your web site in internet explorer, might check this? IE still is the marketplace leader and a large section of other people will leave out your fantastic writing due to this problem.

  40. Undeniably believe that that you stated. Your favourite justification appeared to be at the net the simplest thing to have in mind of. I say to you, I definitely get irked even as other people consider worries that they plainly do not understand about. You controlled to hit the nail upon the top as well as defined out the whole thing with no need side effect , other people can take a signal. Will likely be back to get more. Thank you

  41. Hi, Neat post. There is a problem together with your web site in internet explorer, might check this? IE still is the marketplace leader and a large part of other people will miss your great writing due to this problem.

  42. I like the valuable information you supply on your articles. I will bookmark your weblog and test again here frequently. I am relatively certain I will be told lots of new stuff right here! Good luck for the following!

  43. Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video to make your point. You definitely know what youre talking about, why waste your intelligence on just posting videos to your site when you could be giving us something enlightening to read?

  44. I do agree with all the concepts you have presented in your post. They are very convincing and will definitely work. Still, the posts are too quick for newbies. May just you please prolong them a bit from next time? Thank you for the post.

  45. I will right away clutch your rss as I can not find your email subscription link or newsletter service. Do you have any? Please allow me recognize so that I may just subscribe. Thanks.

  46. Woah! I’m really loving the template/theme of this site. It’s simple, yet effective. A lot of times it’s tough to get that “perfect balance” between user friendliness and visual appeal. I must say you have done a very good job with this. Additionally, the blog loads extremely fast for me on Opera. Exceptional Blog!

  47. Does your site have a contact page? I’m having problems locating it but, I’d like to send you an e-mail. I’ve got some creative ideas for your blog you might be interested in hearing. Either way, great website and I look forward to seeing it improve over time.

  48. Heya i’m for the first time here. I came across this board and I find It truly useful & it helped me out a lot. I hope to give something back and help others like you helped me.

  49. I’ve been exploring for a little bit for any high-quality articles or blog posts in this kind of space . Exploring in Yahoo I eventually stumbled upon this site. Reading this info So i’m satisfied to exhibit that I have a very just right uncanny feeling I found out exactly what I needed. I such a lot for sure will make certain to don?t forget this web site and give it a look on a constant basis.

  50. It’s a shame you don’t have a donate button! I’d most certainly donate to this brilliant blog! I suppose for now i’ll settle for book-marking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. I look forward to brand new updates and will talk about this blog with my Facebook group. Chat soon!

  51. I blog frequently and I truly appreciate your content. This great article has really peaked my interest. I am going to bookmark your site and keep checking for new information about once a week. I subscribed to your RSS feed as well.

  52. I don’t even understand how I ended up here, however I assumed this submit used to be good. I don’t realize who you are however definitely you are going to a famous blogger should you are not already. Cheers!

  53. With havin so much written content do you ever run into any problems of plagorism or copyright violation? My site has a lot of completely unique content I’ve either created myself or outsourced but it looks like a lot of it is popping it up all over the web without my authorization. Do you know any techniques to help reduce content from being ripped off? I’d definitely appreciate it.

  54. Wow, awesome blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you make blogging look easy. The overall look of your site is fantastic, let alone the content!

  55. I will right away grab your rss as I can not in finding your email subscription link or newsletter service. Do you have any? Please allow me realize so that I may just subscribe. Thanks.

  56. My brother suggested I might like this website. He was totally right. This post actually made my day. You cann’t imagine just how much time I had spent for this information! Thanks!

  57. Hi my loved one! I want to say that this article is awesome, great written and come with almost all significant infos. I’d like to see more posts like this .

  58. I really like what you guys are up too. This type of clever work and exposure! Keep up the excellent works guys I’ve incorporated you guys to my personal blogroll.

  59. I don’t even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was good. I don’t know who you are but definitely you are going to a famous blogger if you are not already 😉 Cheers!

  60. Do you mind if I quote a couple of your posts as long as I provide credit and sources back to your webpage? My blog site is in the very same area of interest as yours and my visitors would certainly benefit from a lot of the information you present here. Please let me know if this okay with you. Thanks a lot!

  61. It is appropriate time to make a few plans for the future and it is time to be happy. I have read this post and if I may just I wish to recommend you few interesting things or advice. Perhaps you could write next articles referring to this article. I want to read more things approximately it!

  62. Nice post. I used to be checking continuously this blog and I am inspired! Very useful information particularly the final part 🙂 I maintain such info a lot. I used to be seeking this particular info for a long timelong time. Thank you and good luck.

  63. Have you ever thought about creating an e-book or guest authoring on other websites? I have a blog centered on the same ideas you discuss and would really like to have you share some stories/information. I know my subscribers would enjoy your work. If you are even remotely interested, feel free to send me an e mail.

  64. Hey! I realize this is somewhat off-topic but I had to ask. Does building a well-established blog like yours take a lot of work? I’m completely new to operating a blog but I do write in my diary on a daily basis. I’d like to start a blog so I will be able to share my own experience and views online. Please let me know if you have any ideas or tips for new aspiring bloggers. Appreciate it!

  65. Unquestionably believe that which you stated. Your favorite justification appeared to be on the internet the simplest thing to be aware of. I say to you, I definitely get irked while people consider worries that they plainly do not know about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top as well as defined out the whole thing without having side effect , people can take a signal. Will likely be back to get more. Thanks

  66. Magnificent goods from you, man. I’ve understand your stuff previous to and you’re just too wonderful. I really like what you’ve acquired here, really like what you’re stating and the way in which you say it. You make it entertaining and you still take care of to keep it smart. I can not wait to read far more from you. This is actually a wonderful site.

  67. Hi there, I found your web site by means of Google at the same time as searching for a similar topic, your site got here up, it seems to be good. I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.

  68. ?????? ???????? ???????? ?????? ??? ? ????? ???? ??? ?????? ?????????? ? ?????????????? ?? ????? styazhka-pola24.ru! ?? ?????????? ?????? ?? ?????? ???? ????? ????????? ? ???????, ? ????? ?????????? ?????? ???? ??? ???? ? ?????? ? ???????.

  69. Hi, I think your website might be having browser compatibility issues. When I look at your blog site in Firefox, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other then that, superb blog!

  70. I’m now not positive where you are getting your info, however good topic. I needs to spend a while studying more or understanding more. Thank you for fantastic information I used to be looking for this information for my mission.

  71. Do you mind if I quote a couple of your posts as long as I provide credit and sources back to your weblog? My blog site is in the very same area of interest as yours and my visitors would definitely benefit from a lot of the information you present here. Please let me know if this alright with you. Cheers!

  72. ?????? ???????? ???????????????? ?????????? ???? ? ??????, ?? ?? ??????, ??? ?????? ????????? ??????????? ?????????? ? ??? ?? ???? mehanizirovannaya-shtukaturka-moscow.ru! ?? ????????????? ?????? ?? ??????????????? ???? ???????????????? ????????, ? ????? ??????????? ???????? ? ??????????.

  73. It is perfect time to make a few plans for the future and it is time to be happy. I have read this submit and if I may just I wish to suggest you few interesting things or advice. Perhaps you could write next articles referring to this article. I want to read more things approximately it!

  74. Hello would you mind letting me know which hosting company you’re working with? I’ve loaded your blog in 3 completely different internet browsers and I must say this blog loads a lot quicker then most. Can you suggest a good internet hosting provider at a honest price? Many thanks, I appreciate it!

  75. Hi there! This article couldn’t be written any better! Looking at this post reminds me of my previous roommate! He constantly kept talking about this. I will forward this article to him. Pretty sure he will have a good read. Thank you for sharing!

  76. Hey very nice website!! Guy .. Beautiful .. Amazing .. I will bookmark your blog and take the feeds also? I am glad to seek out so many useful information here in the post, we’d like develop more strategies in this regard, thank you for sharing. . . . . .

  77. What i do not realize is in reality how you’re not really a lot more smartly-liked than you may be right now. You are so intelligent. You understand therefore significantly in terms of this topic, produced me in my opinion consider it from so many numerous angles. Its like men and women don’t seem to be interested unless it’s something to accomplish with Woman gaga! Your personal stuffs nice. Always deal with it up!

  78. Hey there, I think your website might be having browser compatibility issues. When I look at your blog site in Chrome, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other then that, amazing blog!

  79. Hey there just wanted to give you a quick heads up. The text in your post seem to be running off the screen in Safari. I’m not sure if this is a format issue or something to do with internet browser compatibility but I thought I’d post to let you know. The style and design look great though! Hope you get the problem resolved soon. Many thanks

  80. Pretty component of content. I simply stumbled upon your blog and in accession capital to claim that I acquire in fact enjoyed account your blog posts. Any way I’ll be subscribing on your augment or even I fulfillment you get entry to persistently rapidly.

  81. I don’t know if it’s just me or if everyone else experiencing problems with your blog. It appears as if some of the text within your posts are running off the screen. Can someone else please comment and let me know if this is happening to them too? This might be a problem with my browser because I’ve had this happen before. Kudos

  82. Wonderful blog! Do you have any recommendations for aspiring writers? I’m planning to start my own website soon but I’m a little lost on everything. Would you propose starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are so many choices out there that I’m totally confused .. Any ideas? Many thanks!

  83. My spouse and I absolutely love your blog and find many of your post’s to be exactly what I’m looking for. Does one offer guest writers to write content for yourself? I wouldn’t mind producing a post or elaborating on most of the subjects you write related to here. Again, awesome weblog!

  84. Can I just say what a relief to find someone who actually knows what they’re talking about on the net. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people need to read this and understand this side of the story. I can’t believe you aren’t more popular because you surely have the gift.

  85. When I originally commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get three emails with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove me from that service? Cheers!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Back to top button