Waterfall Hikes Near Empire, CA

3,726 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

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

Located at 37.6432°N, -120.9073°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Empire

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Empire have live flow data today

Chinquapin Falls Low Finnegan Falls Moderate Tehan Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 83°F

Aft 83°F Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Sunny
Lab 86°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 90°F Partly Sunny
Thu 94°F Sunny
Fri 89°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Empire

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tehan Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 47th percentile
  2. 2 Finnegan Falls Moderate · 658 cfs 46th percentile
  3. 3 Chinquapin Falls Low · 29 cfs 14th percentile

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All 3 Waterfalls Near Empire

Finnegan Falls

14.4 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Tehan Falls

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

Chinquapin Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Empire

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Empire?

The shortest waterfall hike near Empire is Chinquapin Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Empire require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Empire?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Empire has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Empire?

The closest waterfall to Empire is Finnegan Falls, approximately 14.4 miles away.

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