 9 Spectacular Waterfalls in California Worth the Hike

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Yosemite Falls

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McWay Falls

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Burney Falls

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Alamere Falls

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Rainbow Falls

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Feather Falls

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Escondido Falls

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Vernal Fall

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Tahquitz Falls

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