Waterfall Hikes Near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA

3,491 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Idyllwild sits a mile high in the San Jacintos, and its dozen falls ring the mountain below town. Tahquitz Falls pours 60 feet in the canyon above Palm Springs, two miles of trail with 350 feet of gain. Andreas Falls on the desert side is an easy mile. Big Falls, out toward Forest Falls, drops 500 feet with only 0.7 miles of walking. Hidden Falls climbs 500 feet in 2.5 miles and takes dogs, as does Silverwood Falls at two miles. Twelve falls in all.

Located at 33.7443°N, -116.7258°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Idyllwild-Pine Cove

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 12 gauged

3 of 10 waterfalls near Idyllwild-Pine Cove are flowing strongly today

Andreas Falls Roaring Hidden Heart Falls Roaring Monkeyface Falls Roaring

Updated 44 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 74°F

Tod 74°F Sunny Best
Sat 76°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 72°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 78°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 81°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Idyllwild-Pine Cove

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Andreas Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Hidden Heart Falls Roaring · 0 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Monkeyface Falls Strong · 18 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Washtub Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Idyllwild-Pine Cove (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.

Andreas Falls waterfall

Andreas Falls

17.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.6 miles 100 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

48.3 miles away
California
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Idyllwild-Pine Cove (6 waterfalls)

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

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

25.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Silverwood Falls waterfall

Silverwood Falls

46 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Idyllwild-Pine Cove

Andreas Falls waterfall

Andreas Falls

17.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.6 miles 100 ft
Hidden Heart Falls waterfall

Hidden Heart Falls

9.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tahquitz Falls waterfall

Tahquitz Falls

21.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

25.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Silverwood Falls waterfall

Silverwood Falls

46 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

48.3 miles away
California
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

Monkeyface Falls

49.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Washtub Falls

41.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mildred Falls waterfall

Mildred Falls

47.1 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

47.8 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 900 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

47.7 miles away
California
Hard
6.6 miles 1,000 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

36 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Idyllwild-Pine Cove

Are there free waterfalls near Idyllwild-Pine Cove?

There is 1 free waterfall near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, including Hidden Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Idyllwild-Pine Cove?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, including Andreas Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Idyllwild-Pine Cove?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Idyllwild-Pine Cove?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, including Andreas Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Idyllwild-Pine Cove?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, including Cedar Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Idyllwild-Pine Cove?

The shortest waterfall hike near Idyllwild-Pine Cove is Andreas Falls at 0.7 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Idyllwild-Pine Cove?

The tallest waterfall near Idyllwild-Pine Cove is Big Falls at 500 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Idyllwild-Pine Cove require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Idyllwild-Pine Cove require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Idyllwild-Pine Cove?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Idyllwild-Pine Cove have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Idyllwild-Pine Cove?

The closest waterfall to Idyllwild-Pine Cove is Andreas Falls, approximately 5.2 miles away.

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