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Wildflower and Waterfall Self-guided Tours in Plumas County, Northern California

Table Mountain: A wildflower garden flourishes on a plateau of ancient volcanic rock from March through May.  The Table Mountain photo below is courtesy of N.J. Huber.

How to get there: Drive about six miles north of Sacramento on Interstate 5. Take the Highway 99 exit towards Yuba City/Marysville. After about 12 miles, Highway 99 north becomes Highway 70. Drive north about 60 miles, passing Oroville. Take the Grand Avenue exit, and turn right. Drive one mile to Table Mountain Road and turn left. After 0.2 miles, turn right on Cherokee Road, following Cherokee for 6.5 miles. When the road reaches a plateau, follow it eastward to a posted wooden map. Stay within fenced-off public land, which is accessible through one of two entries at the roadside parking area.  To leave take Cherokee Road north toward Highway 70 and now you're ready to head up the Feather River Canyon  (Highway 70).

What to do: You can do a drive by viewing but it's recommended to walk around in the grassy fields to thoroughly enjoy the spectacular display. It's a great spot for a picnic, flying kites, picture taking or an easy walk to a waterfall (right).  Waterfall directions:  park in the regular parking area, go through the gate, head for the big oak tree close by, find the creek and start walking up the creek which will eventually turn into a trail.  Keep walking up the creek (about twenty minutes) until you find the waterfalls.  Waterfall photo is courtesy of Joe Willis.