Waterfall Hikes Near Central, AZ

375 residents
Phoenix Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Central? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Central. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 32.8692°N, -109.7908°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Central

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Central have live flow data today

Ash Creek Falls Moderate Chitty Falls Moderate Sardine Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 94°F

Aft 94°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 98°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Wed 98°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 97°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Central

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chitty Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 61st percentile
  2. 2 Ash Creek Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 25th percentile
  3. 3 Sardine Falls Barely Flowing · 18 cfs 0th percentile

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All 3 Waterfalls Near Central

Ash Creek Falls waterfall

Ash Creek Falls

Arizona
Hard
4.5 miles 2 ft
Sardine Falls waterfall

Sardine Falls

Arizona
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chitty Falls

46.4 miles away
Arizona
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Central

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Central?

The shortest waterfall hike near Central is Ash Creek Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Central?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Central have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Central?

The closest waterfall to Central is Ash Creek Falls, approximately 11.2 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Central, Arizona

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