Corlieu Falls

Corlieu Falls, a waterfall on Lewis Creek in the Sierra National Forest near Sugar Pine, is both a scenic landmark and a place shaped by local history. The falls were named for Charles Clifford Corlieu, a Missouri-born settler who lived near the warm mineral springs, built cabins, made mineral claims, and became known as the “Cliff Man” for his unusual retreat overlooking the waterfall. He even created an outdoor hot tub from a carved boulder and spring water. Later, the area saw resort development and removal, while the surrounding trail preserved traces of an old lumber flume. Today the falls remain a chief attraction along the Lewis Creek National Recreation Trail.

California · United States