Quick Facts
Accessibility: 7/10 (easy/moderate)
Height: 20′ / 6 m
Length of Hike: 1 mile (1.6 km) round-trip
The Record
This post concludes my series on the waterfalls I visited in Uvas Canyon County Park during a somewhat disappointing trip back in November 2010…only took me 15 years to finish the trio. After finding the barely-there Granuja Falls and the fenced-off Upper Falls, I came across Basin Falls. Of the three waterfalls I saw that day, this one was the tallest, which I suppose makes it the highlight, though that isn’t saying much given the conditions.
Much like the other falls in the park, the flow at Basin Falls was minimal at best. You could see the high rock face where a significant cascade could exist, but on that particular day, it was little more than a wet streak. It’s the kind of waterfall that makes you use your imagination, picturing what it must look like after a heavy winter storm. I’m sure with a proper volume of water, its height would make it quite impressive. But for my visit, it was another “oh well” moment in a park that seemed full of them.
Ultimately, my visit to Uvas Canyon was a lesson in timing. While the fall colors were nice, the park’s main attractions were clearly suffering from a lack of recent rain. Basin Falls, despite being the tallest of the bunch, couldn’t overcome the dry spell. If you plan to visit, I’d strongly recommend checking the conditions and waiting until after a good, soaking rain to make the trip.
Directions
- Well, all I really remember is typing in the crossing/intersection of Uvas Road and Croy Road. It’s in the area of Tennant, at least my GPS accepted that as the city where those roads were found.
- After getting to that intersection with my helpful GPS, turn left onto Croy Road and head down that road to the very end. You’ll pass through a private area, though you’ll be OK. At the very end, there is the self-pay area, and then the parking area.
- At the parking area, head out on the Waterfall Loop. At one point very near the beginning of the trail, you may see a bridge leading over a little creek on a side loop. That’s where Basin and Granuja Falls can be found.
Waterfall Record 
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