Waterfall Hikes Near Independence, CA

850 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Independence? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Independence. 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 36.8275°N, -118.2132°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Independence

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 14 gauged

7 waterfalls near Independence have live flow data today

Chagoopa Falls Moderate Marble Falls Moderate Mist Falls Moderate Roaring River Falls Moderate Volcano Falls Moderate Tufa Falls Moderate Tokopah Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F

Aft 89°F Sunny
Sun 87°F Sunny
Lab 87°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Independence

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Chagoopa Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 48th percentile
  2. 2 Marble Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 48th percentile
  3. 3 Mist Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Roaring River Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 48th percentile
  5. 5 Volcano Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 48th percentile
  6. 6 Tufa Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 48th percentile

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All 14 Waterfalls Near Independence

Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

45.9 miles away
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Roaring River Falls waterfall

Roaring River Falls

43.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

29.2 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
First Falls waterfall

First Falls

40.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

40.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Chagoopa Falls waterfall

Chagoopa Falls

California
Hard
30.0 miles 6 ft
Blue Canyon Falls waterfall

Blue Canyon Falls

45.5 miles away
California
Hard
4.0 miles 800 ft
Silver Spray Falls waterfall

Silver Spray Falls

49 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Volcano Falls waterfall

Volcano Falls

43 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Tokopah Falls waterfall

Tokopah Falls

47.5 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Garlic Falls waterfall

Garlic Falls

39.4 miles away
California
Hard
10.0 miles 2 ft
Tufa Falls waterfall

Tufa Falls

29.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ella Falls

37 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Marble Falls waterfall

Marble Falls

22.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Independence

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Independence?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Independence, including Marble Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Independence?

The shortest waterfall hike near Independence is Blue Canyon Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Independence?

The tallest waterfall near Independence is Tokopah Falls at 1,200 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Independence require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Independence?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Independence have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Independence?

The closest waterfall to Independence is Mist Falls, approximately 14.9 miles away.

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