Petroglyph Falls is a waterfall on North Fork American River in Placer County, California, in the Sierra Nevada region. It lies about 14.8 miles southwest of Truckee and roughly 36 miles west of Carson City as the crow flies.
Its height has not been recorded in the source data.
The Sierra Nevada is a long granite range with glacially carved canyons, alpine meadows and forests of ponderosa and Jeffrey pine, incense cedar and giant sequoia. Snowmelt-fed rivers pour over polished granite steps and cliffs, especially in spring and early summer. North Fork American River carries 6 recorded waterfalls along its course.
Placer County holds 59 recorded waterfalls, and several are close by. Little Curtain Falls, is under a mile away. Wabena Falls, is under a mile away. East Snow Mountain Falls, a 2,200-foot tiered cascade waterfall, is under a mile away.
Petroglyph Falls is located at 39.2358° N, 120.4340° W. The listing is based on the World Waterfall Database, one of the sources compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey in its inventory of waterfalls and rapids of the conterminous United States. The creek name is confirmed against the federal Geographic Names Information System. The position was verified on aerial imagery. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this waterfall yet.