Waterfall Hikes Near Carmel Valley Village, CA

4,642 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Carmel Valley Village? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Carmel Valley Village. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.4824°N, -121.7198°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Carmel Valley Village

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

3 of 9 waterfalls near Carmel Valley Village are flowing strongly today

McWay Falls Strong Pfeiffer Falls Strong Pine Falls Strong

Updated 2 days ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 72°F

Aft 72°F Sunny Best
Sat 74°F Sunny
Sun 70°F Sunny
Lab 80°F Sunny
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 81°F Chance Light Rain
Thu 81°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Carmel Valley Village

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 McWay Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Pfeiffer Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Pine Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 72nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Carmel Valley Village (2 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.

Pfeiffer Falls waterfall

Pfeiffer Falls

34 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
McWay Falls waterfall

McWay Falls

9.5 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Carmel Valley Village

Pine Falls waterfall

Pine Falls

37.6 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Pfeiffer Falls waterfall

Pfeiffer Falls

34 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
McWay Falls waterfall

McWay Falls

9.5 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

39.5 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

39 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black Rock Falls waterfall

Black Rock Falls

39 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

38.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Fiver Finger Falls

38 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

36.7 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Carmel Valley Village

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Carmel Valley Village?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Carmel Valley Village, including McWay Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Carmel Valley Village?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Carmel Valley Village, including Maple Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carmel Valley Village?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Carmel Valley Village, including Maple Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Carmel Valley Village?

The shortest waterfall hike near Carmel Valley Village is Basin Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Carmel Valley Village?

The tallest waterfall near Carmel Valley Village is McWay Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Carmel Valley Village?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Carmel Valley Village have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Carmel Valley Village?

The closest waterfall to Carmel Valley Village is Pine Falls, approximately 12 miles away.

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