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Distance
1.26 miles
Elevation Gain
203 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Features
Family Friendly
Forest
Easy Parking
Waterfall
Dog Friendly
Scenic
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Added by Brian Heifferon
Buck Gulch Falls (also known as Fairway Falls) is an easy, scenic hike that takes you through a beautiful forest on your way to a 15-foot waterfall. This little neighborhood treasure is tucked away in Novato, CA at the end of Fairway Drive and there is ample parking near the trailhead.
If you visit after some rain, you'll need to cross the creek in two different areas (or try your luck crossing some makeshift log bridges) so bring high rain boots or Chacos. Also, when the waterfall is really flowing, kids often like to walk behind the falls and play around in the water.
This hike is both family and dog friendly (on leash), and quite popular.
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Tyler Drake
9/15/2025
Not Crowded
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Tyler Drake
9/15/2025
Not Crowded
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Tyler Drake
9/15/2025
Not Crowded
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Tyler Drake
9/15/2025
Not Crowded
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Tyler Drake
9/15/2025
Not Crowded
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Tyler Drake
9/15/2025
Great hike
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Lauren Coats
Club
7/6/2024
Nice little hike. Not much water this time of year. It was mostly water dripping down a mossy rock face but still refreshing and ...
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Kit Fergus
4/7/2024
Perfect for beginners or those seeking a milder experience with a whisper of occasional rigor. Bugs are prevalent on some stretches.
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Brian Heifferon
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2/27/2023
Fun adventure after some rain
There are two places where you need to cross the creek. When we went, there were some makeshift logs pulled together to cross. Lots ...
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