Waterfall Hikes Near Kensington, CA

5,309 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kensington? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Kensington. 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 37.9083°N, -122.2805°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kensington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

10 of 15 waterfalls near Kensington 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

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 67°F

Aft 64°F Sunny
Sat 67°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 65°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 76°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 74°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 74°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Kensington

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 Kensington (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.

Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

11.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Kensington (8 waterfalls)

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

Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

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

Cataract Falls

5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Kensington

Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

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

Kent Falls

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

Cataract Falls

5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

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

Alamere Falls

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

Haraszthy Falls

22 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tehan Falls

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

Butano Falls

47.6 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 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
Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

41.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

6.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kensington

Are there free waterfalls near Kensington?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Kensington, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kensington?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kensington?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kensington?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kensington?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kensington?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Kensington?

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

Do any waterfalls near Kensington require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Kensington?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Kensington have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Kensington?

The closest waterfall to Kensington is Dawn Falls, approximately 13.4 miles away.

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