Burney Falls should definitely hold a place on your list "places to go"; Theodore Roosevelt once called it the "8th wonder of the world." It is a wonderful place to relax. You can easily unwind just sitting on the smooth, sun-warmed rocks watching the glistening water run down from the falls to the creek. The sun shines brightly on the water creating dazzling sparkles of light.
Burney Falls may not be the tallest or the largest waterfall in California, but it is the most beautiful. The mist that the falls create is amazing. The air is so thick with it that you get a feeling of walking through light, fluffy cloth. The sound of people shouting and kids splashing are barely audible with the roaring waterfall crashing down. The air on the way down to the foot of the falls is filled with crisp refreshing air. Once you get to the foot of the falls, your damp clothes cling to your body because of the mist. The smell lingers in the air and follows you around the falls.
The majestic waterfall is the focus of everyone's attention. Water pours off the cliff and flows over its tree-covered side into a pool of liquid beneath the falls. It is a lovely blue-green color. The deep, clear water is freeze-your-foot-off cold, yet still enjoyable because of its invigorating feel. Light blue groundwater runs off the cliff alongside the waterfall. They seem like miniature waterfalls. They spurt fresh spring water from the sides of the cliff adding water to the pool.
As you walk past the falls, you may not be able to see the waterfall, but the sound of its roaring water still fills the air. The water runs down to a long winding creek. The rippling water courses down the wide passage, seemingly endless, until you cannot see it anymore. The creek is completely surrounded on both banks by lush vegetation and wet rocks. The trees are never out of your view and loom over the creek. The trees are surprisingly soft and spongy from the moisture. Beside the trees are steep hills with moss covered rocks. The hills stand over the creek and their tops cannot be seen.
After your trip, you will always remember what you have seen. The sights, sounds, sensations, smells and tastes of the water, trees, creek, groundwater, waterfall, trail and hills can never be forgotten. The images are fresh in your mind and never fade away.