Waterfall Hikes Near Eureka, CA

26,519 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Redwood country around Eureka is short on waterfalls, and the three here lie inland along Highway 299 toward the Trinity River. Burnt Ranch Falls is the good one, a mile and a half of trail with 300 feet to regain on the way out, swimming allowed and dogs fine. Gray Falls runs 2.5 miles with 500 feet of gain. Pepperwood Falls appears without trail numbers. Summer is the season, once the Trinity warms up enough to make the swim worthwhile.

Located at 40.7943°N, -124.1564°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Eureka

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 of 3 waterfalls near Eureka are flowing strongly today

Burnt Ranch Falls Strong Gray Falls Strong Pepperwood Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Partly Sunny · 66°F

Tod 62°F Scattered Rain Showers
Sat 62°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 62°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Lab 63°F Partly Sunny
Tue 64°F Mostly Cloudy
Wed 66°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 67°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Eureka

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Pepperwood Falls Roaring · 10 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Burnt Ranch Falls Strong · 1240 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Gray Falls Strong · 1240 cfs 87th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Eureka (2 waterfalls)

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

Burnt Ranch Falls waterfall

Burnt Ranch Falls

37.2 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Gray Falls waterfall

Gray Falls

35.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Eureka

Pepperwood Falls waterfall

Pepperwood Falls

18.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Burnt Ranch Falls waterfall

Burnt Ranch Falls

37.2 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Gray Falls waterfall

Gray Falls

35.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Eureka

Are there free waterfalls near Eureka?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Eureka, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Eureka?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Eureka, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Eureka?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Eureka, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Eureka?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Eureka, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Eureka?

The shortest waterfall hike near Eureka is Burnt Ranch Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Eureka?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Eureka have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Eureka?

The closest waterfall to Eureka is Pepperwood Falls, approximately 28.9 miles away.

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