Waterfall Hikes Near Arcata, CA

18,536 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Highway 299 out of Arcata is the waterfall road, running east into Trinity country. Burnt Ranch Falls drops to a swimmable stretch of the Trinity River after a mile and a half of moderate trail, dogs fine. Gray Falls climbs 500 feet over 2.5 miles. Canyon Creek Falls in the Trinity Alps repays its sixteen mile round trip with swimming holes strung along the way. Ishi Pishi Falls on the Klamath asks barely a tenth of a mile. Five falls sit in range, and crowds stay thin at all of them.

Located at 40.8615°N, -124.0758°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Arcata

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

5 of 5 waterfalls near Arcata are flowing strongly today

Burnt Ranch Falls Strong Gray Falls Strong Canyon Creek Falls Strong Ishi Pishi Falls Strong Pepperwood Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Partly Sunny · 68°F

Tod 63°F Scattered Rain Showers
Sat 64°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 63°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Lab 66°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 66°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Wed 68°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 68°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Arcata

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Pepperwood Falls Roaring · 10 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Roaring · 1130 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Burnt Ranch Falls Strong · 1240 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Gray Falls Strong · 1240 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Ishi Pishi Falls Strong · 277 cfs 81st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Arcata (3 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Gray Falls waterfall

Gray Falls

35.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Burnt Ranch Falls waterfall

Burnt Ranch Falls

37.2 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

California
Hard
16.0 miles 2 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Arcata

Gray Falls waterfall

Gray Falls

35.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Burnt Ranch Falls waterfall

Burnt Ranch Falls

37.2 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Pepperwood Falls waterfall

Pepperwood Falls

18.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

California
Hard
16.0 miles 2 ft
Ishi Pishi Falls waterfall

Ishi Pishi Falls

18.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Arcata

Are there free waterfalls near Arcata?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Arcata, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Arcata?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Arcata, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Arcata?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Arcata, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Arcata?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Arcata, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Arcata?

The shortest waterfall hike near Arcata is Burnt Ranch Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Arcata require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Arcata requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Arcata?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Arcata have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Arcata?

The closest waterfall to Arcata is Gray Falls, approximately 25.4 miles away.

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