Middle McCloud River Falls is a 44-foot waterfall on McCloud River in Siskiyou County, California, in the Cascades region. It lies about 6.8 miles east of McCloud and roughly 49.6 miles northeast of Redding as the crow flies.
At 44 feet it is on the modest side for California, where the typical waterfall with a recorded height stands around 70 feet; it ranks 192nd of 286. By form it is a horsetail, where the water keeps some contact with the bedrock as it falls.
The Cascades are a high volcanic range of snow-capped peaks, deep glacial valleys and dense conifer forest of Douglas fir, western hemlock and true firs, with abundant rain and snow on the western slopes. Basalt cliffs and lava flows give the region one of the highest concentrations of waterfalls in the country. McCloud River carries 3 recorded waterfalls; the biggest of them reaches 45 feet.
Siskiyou County holds 39 recorded waterfalls, and several are close by. Upper McCloud River Falls, a 45-foot tiered plunge waterfall, is under a mile away. Lower McCloud River Falls, a 12-foot plunge punchbowl waterfall, is under a mile away. Little Springs Falls, is about 4.4 miles away.
Middle McCloud River Falls is located at 41.2431° N, 122.0088° 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 exact position has not yet been verified on aerial imagery, so treat the map pin as approximate. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this waterfall yet.