Burney Falls

Shasta Trinity National Forest, California

The drive to get here is stunning. Miles of forest with snow on the ground, sun in the sky, and towering ponderosa pines as far as the eye can see.

Snow on the ground and sun in the sky in Shasta Trinity Forest

You could tell that Burney Falls is a place that is frequently visited ... but not in January. We were one of three cars in the parking lot and had the whole walk to ourselves.

It was so cold, the falls had icicles on their sides and we slid/skated down the slick frozen path holding on to the railing as we went.

Icicles hanging from the partially frozen waterfall

It was a lovely break from a very long drive from Ashland all the way to Washoe Lake in Nevada.

Gorgeous landscapes outside of Lassen. We will be back to visit the park in warmer months!