Carson Falls

Carson Falls is a multi-layered waterfall near Fairfax, California. Its water-source is the Little Carson Creek in the Mount Tamalpais Watershed, a source of drinking water for Marin County residents. Little Carson Trail is the shortest route for hiking the falls which starts from the Azalea Hill parking lot leading to the Pine Mountain Road surrounded with a plethora of foliage including deciduous oaks, California bay, and madrones. The trail moves upward paved against the shrubs of oak, chaparral pea, manzanita, monkeyflower, ceanothus, chinquapin, yerba santa and Douglas Fir. The mountain road then descends to a junction around the Oak Mill Road which transitions into grasslands before crossing the creek and finally leading to the falls.

The wide multi-use fire road is shared by bikers and equestrians. Gas, pay phone, restaurants, and stores are about 4 miles northeast in Fairfax. No camping, restrooms and drinking water is in the immediate area. Entrance and parking is free allowing dogs on leashes.