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Hike the North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve
Oroville, California, United States
Discover the best of Table Mountain in Northern California by lacing up and exploring its many trails!
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North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, more commonly known as Table Mountain, offers up a chance to hike through a unique natural area.
2488 Cherokee Rd
Oroville, CA
Situated above the city of Oroville, this area was formed by ancient lava flows - the underlying basalt rock on the mesa holds water, resulting in spectacular annual wildflower blooms, stunning vernal pools, and dramatic but fleeting waterfalls. All hikes are dog friendly
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The 4.2 mile out-and-back hike to Phantom Falls has moderate challenges with a great payoff!
Oroville, CA
The waterfall runs during the rainy season, and in the spring, wildflowers carpet Table Mountain. There’s no shade, so make sure to wear a hat and sunscreen, and you’ll definitely want to go early to avoid the crowds during peak wildflower season.
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The Beatson & Phantom Falls Loop offers views of Phantom Falls and four other waterfalls (during the rainy season & early spring, that is).
2488 Cherokee Rd
Oroville, CA
You’ll also get great wildflower views late February through April, and grazing cattle all-year round—just give them space, especially the occasional bull. Make sure to wear sturdy hiking boots, as part of the loop has no established trail and thus requires a little cross-country travel. This is a moderate 6.7-mile loop
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The Many Waterfalls Cross-County Loop is an 11.3-mile loop that is difficult, wet, and muddy...and seriously beautiful.
2488 Cherokee Rd
Oroville, CA
Taking you around Table Mountain during the rainy season, this loop will have at least nine waterfalls, with 14 flowing within a few days of a major rainstorm and all of them dry during the summer. It’s a fleeting beauty worth seeing. Enjoy the most waterfalls January and February and then the wildflowers February through mid-April. It is easy to get lost on the cross-country trail, so we recommend downloading the free Avenza Maps app and the Many Waterfalls Trail map before your hike so that you can follow the GPS coordinates in real-time on your hike.
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Get your lands pass before you visit and travel responsibly while you're there! Swipe up and tap "More Details" to learn more.
2488 Cherokee Rd
Oroville, CA
Make sure to follow Leave No Trace principals—including disposing of waste properly, staying on designated trails, and leaving what you find—to ensure that everyone for years to come can enjoy their visit to Table Mountain! When visiting Table Mountain, a CDFW Lands Pass ($4.58) must be carried by each visitor who is 16 years of age or older. Visitors who are carrying a valid California hunting or fishing license in their name are exempt from this requirement.