Waterfall Hikes Near Arnold, CA

1,866 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Arnold is an Ebbetts Pass town, and its fifty mile circle reaches deep into the high Sierra. Tueeulala Falls at Hetch Hetchy is the giant, 880 feet of drop reached by a five mile walk that gains only 200. Bassi Falls pours 109 feet over granite, 1.2 miles in, with swimming below. Leavitt Falls near Sonora Pass takes half a mile. Preston Falls follows the Tuolumne for eight miles and 800 feet of gain. Seventeen falls in range, many of them snowed in until late spring.

Located at 38.2465°N, -120.3479°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Arnold

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 17 gauged

16 waterfalls near Arnold have live flow data today

Carson Falls Moderate Llewellyn Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Eagle Falls Moderate Horsetail Falls Moderate Sawyier Falls Moderate Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Jawbone Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Sardine Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Little Nellie Falls Moderate Preston Falls Barely Flowing Rancheria Falls Barely Flowing Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 20 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 70°F

Aft 66°F Partly Sunny
Sat 70°F Sunny Best
Sun 69°F Sunny
Lab 74°F Sunny
Tue 77°F Sunny
Wed 77°F Chance Light Rain
Thu 77°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Arnold

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Leavitt Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 53rd percentile
  2. 2 Sardine Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 53rd percentile
  3. 3 Silver Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 53rd percentile
  4. 4 Eagle Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 50th percentile
  5. 5 Horsetail Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 50th percentile
  6. 6 Sawyier Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 50th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Arnold (5 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Bassi Falls waterfall

Bassi Falls

45.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

40 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

48.9 miles away
California
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Arnold (13 waterfalls)

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

Sardine Falls waterfall

Sardine Falls

46.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

17.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Arnold

Jawbone Falls

27.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bassi Falls waterfall

Bassi Falls

45.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Sardine Falls waterfall

Sardine Falls

46.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

40 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

48.9 miles away
California
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

17.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

44.2 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft
Tueeulala Falls waterfall

Tueeulala Falls

22.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 200 ft
Wapama Falls waterfall

Wapama Falls

22.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

48.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carson Falls waterfall

Carson Falls

40.9 miles away
California
Moderate
3.6 miles 800 ft
Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

24.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Sawyier Falls waterfall

Sawyier Falls

47.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Llewellyn Falls

42.8 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 600 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

45.4 miles away
California
Easy
2.0 miles 400 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

36.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

24.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Arnold

Are there free waterfalls near Arnold?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Arnold, including Bassi Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Arnold?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Arnold, including Bassi Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Arnold?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Arnold, including Bassi Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Arnold?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Arnold, including Bassi Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Arnold?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Arnold, including Bassi Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Arnold?

The shortest waterfall hike near Arnold is Bassi Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Arnold?

The tallest waterfall near Arnold is Tueeulala Falls at 880 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Arnold require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Arnold require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Arnold?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Arnold have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Arnold?

The closest waterfall to Arnold is Jawbone Falls, approximately 27.6 miles away.

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