Feb 20, 2013

Waterfalls- Hedge Creek Falls


Hedge creek waterfalls Dunsmuir

Once, I took a road trip from San Diego to Portland mostly on I-5. On the way there are many global cities like, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. But, what interested me were numerous small lesser known places ... One of them is Dunsmuir in northern California. This place is blessed with small yet wonderful waterfalls and friendly people. One of the waterfalls is Hedge Creek waterfalls. Very close to the freeway exit. A short hike downhill leads to this falls. 

Hedge creek waterfalls Dunsmuir rock
There is a legend that a thief hid behind the waterfalls. There is a nice cave behind and hence, he might have done so. It was peak dogwood bloom time and I was amazed to see those off-white and pink flowers at the trailhead. I was here early morning for good light and I was surprised to see hikers even at that time! 

I took few pictures and rested on one of those rocks. I finished my breakfast listening to the music of the flowing water and chirping of birds. Morning cool breeze was very refreshing, it brought some damp chill with it. I sat there watching that white falling water ... occasionally a hiker-couple would wish me a very good morning before moving away. I left the place reluctantly ... 
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32 comments:

  1. R Niranjan DasFebruary 20, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Nice falls. Well captured!

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  2. PearlFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    looks lovely. I would have a hard time leaving as well.

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  3. eileeninmdFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    Wow, gorgeous waterfall. My hubby would love to see this one. Great shots!

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    1. KusumFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:07 AM

      Thanks Eileen! Then you should take your hubby there!

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  4. Connie SmileyFebruary 20, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Beautiful photos of what sounds like place where it would be nice to spend some time.

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    1. KusumFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:08 AM

      Thanks Connie! Yes, it is a small nice place!

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  5. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 20, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Lovely picture -- and that part of California is wonderful! It is not at all what most people think of when they think of CA...and we loved it there. When we lived in Oregon, we often drove down the coast that way.

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    1. KusumFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:42 AM

      Yes, you are right Sallie! Northern CA is much more wild and beautiful!

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  6. KusumFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Thank you Annmarie!

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  7. JennyFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    A great way to have your breakfast. Wish one could do that everyday. You cant seem to get enough of waterfalls, and you know what, nor can we. All the pics are magnificent!

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    1. KusumFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:21 AM

      Jenny, yes! I have a secret love affair with waterfalls :) I will go out of my way to reach one! Thanks anyway!

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  8. Krishna/à´•ൃà´·്à´£February 20, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    nice waterfalls... good capture...

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  9. LauraFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    I prefer the quiet, lesser known places too... beautiful, beautiful photos!

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    1. KusumFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:43 PM

      Thanks Laura. Yes, these quiet places are fascinating!

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  10. Rambling WoodsFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    This is beautiful..so clever to get off the beaten path to see these gems.. Lovely for Nature Notes Kusum and thank you for the birthday wishes.. :)... Michelle

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  11. Pearl MapleFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    that is such a pretty place, thank you for sharing

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  12. D.NambiarFebruary 23, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Dunsmuir! we'd planned a quiet weekend there and that got cancelled. :( These pictures tell me it's time to think about it again.
    Very nice.

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    1. KusumFebruary 23, 2013 at 5:59 PM

      Oh! You should go there once! I am sure you will love it!

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  13. Martha ZFebruary 23, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    I've been through Dunsmuir many times but never stopped. I guess next time I should.

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    1. KusumFebruary 23, 2013 at 11:53 PM

      Definitely you should Martha! Glad my post made you think so :)

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Fantastic photography of one of nature's gems ~ Wow ^_^

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  15. Life Images by JillFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    stunning images and story to go with it. What a beautiful place. So peaceful looking.

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  16. betty-NZFebruary 28, 2013 at 2:40 AM

    What a wonderful place! No wonder you were reluctant to leave.

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  17. LOLfromPasaFebruary 28, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    You have done a trip I have always wanted to do. Of course, I should have done it when I lived in California :). Nice blog you have here, Kusum.

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    1. KusumFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:45 AM

      Thanks! Hope some day you will return to CA and do the trip you always wanted!

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  18. Indian NatureMarch 13, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    omg! what's wonderful waterfalls, so looking very nice.
    thanks for sharing

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