Waterfall Hikes Near Daly City, CA

103,648 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Daly City? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Daly City. 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 37.6862°N, -122.4685°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Daly City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

10 of 15 waterfalls near Daly City are flowing strongly today

Alamere Falls Moderate Berry Creek Falls Moderate Butano Falls Roaring Golden Falls Roaring Silver Falls Roaring Castle Rock Falls Roaring Cataract Falls Roaring Dawn Falls Roaring Green Valley Falls Moderate Huntington Falls Strong Kent Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Tehan Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 65°F

Aft 65°F Sunny Best
Sat 66°F Partly Sunny
Sun 65°F Partly Sunny
Lab 72°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 72°F Partly Sunny
Wed 72°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 72°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Daly City

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Castle Rock Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Cataract Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Dawn Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Butano Falls Roaring · 6 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Golden Falls Roaring · 6 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Silver Falls Roaring · 6 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Daly City (3 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Daly City (8 waterfalls)

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

Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

28.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

28.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

2.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Daly City

Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

28.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

28.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

4.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

2.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft

Tehan Falls

21.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

12.9 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

47.6 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

22 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

42.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

42.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Berry Creek Falls waterfall

Berry Creek Falls

48.9 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

6.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

11.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

41.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Daly City

Are there free waterfalls near Daly City?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Daly City, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Daly City?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Daly City, including Castle Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Daly City?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Daly City, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Daly City?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Daly City, including Berry Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Daly City?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Daly City, including Green Valley Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Daly City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Daly City is Alamere Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Daly City?

The tallest waterfall near Daly City is Castle Rock Falls at 80 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Daly City require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Daly City?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Daly City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Daly City?

The closest waterfall to Daly City is Huntington Falls, approximately 4.3 miles away.

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