The Best Swimming Holes in CA: Far NorCal’s “Potem Falls” There is only 1 word to accurately describe Potem Falls swimming hole, “bliss”. If you enjoy swimming, rope swings, waterfalls, and exclusivity; this is the place you will be drawn to. The secluded swimming hole was worth the journey that it took to get there. After leaving the highway, a 9 mile long dirt road and long zigzag pathway finally took us into what I would consider one of the most breathtaking places I’ve ever been to. The 70-foot waterfall filled the wide pool below. I’ve seen people jump from the top of the waterfall, but wouldn’t recommend […] Justin Briggs | July 14, 2022 4 Comments
The Best Swimming Holes in California: Candy Rock I know it’s only April, but cliff jumping season couldn’t come sooner, so 12 of my buddies and I went down to a hot local spot called “Candy Rock” located in the Stanislaus National Forest. At a scorching 70 degrees, it was a mystery why there weren’t too many people here. Actually, we were the only group of people that were there for the greater part of the day. After turning down the three miles of potholes and gravel known as Candy Rock Road, you arrive at a roundabout where you park anywhere. Then .25 miles of stairs leads you to the first swimming hole. This is a beautiful place where you can test the water and warm […] Cliff Jumping Justin Briggs | June 5, 2020 34 Comments
PSA: Be Aware of Potentially Deadly New Rock Hiding Under Surface of Lower McCloud Falls, CA As temperatures rise in Northern California, more and more people are heading to swimming holes to cool down. Lower McCloud Falls is one such area and is even rated as one of theย 5 Best NorCal Swimming Holes to Beat the Heat. But rockfall during the winter has added an invisible danger you need to know about before jumping into the […] Cliff Jumping CliffBrains | July 26, 2019 0 Comments