Waterfall Hikes Near Los Angeles, CA

11,922,389 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Nearly every waterfall on the Los Angeles page hangs in the San Gabriels. The Punch Bowl makes the biggest outing, seven and a half miles round trip, with swimming at the destination and the dog invited. Sturtevant Falls pours fifty feet at the head of Santa Anita Canyon, behind roughly three and a quarter miles of walking. San Antonio Falls sits off the Baldy road, an easy 1.4 miles to a 75 foot cascade. Bonita Falls stands taller still at 160 feet. Middleman Falls remains mostly a rumor, listed without numbers.

Located at 34.1141°N, -118.4068°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Los Angeles

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

3 of 7 waterfalls near Los Angeles are flowing strongly today

Bonita Falls Moderate Jackson Falls Moderate The Punch Bowl Moderate Middleman Falls Roaring San Antonio Falls Roaring Wolfskill Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 84°F

Tod 81°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 88°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 90°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Los Angeles

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Middleman Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 San Antonio Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Wolfskill Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 94th percentile
  4. 4 Jackson Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 58th percentile
  5. 5 The Punch Bowl Moderate · 4 cfs 58th percentile
  6. 6 Bonita Falls Moderate · 37 cfs 47th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Los Angeles (1 waterfall)

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.

San Antonio Falls waterfall

San Antonio Falls

28.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Los Angeles (4 waterfalls)

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

Sturtevant Falls waterfall

Sturtevant Falls

14 miles away
California
Moderate
3.3 miles 400 ft

Bonita Falls

32.3 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
The Punch Bowl waterfall

The Punch Bowl

0.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Los Angeles

Sturtevant Falls waterfall

Sturtevant Falls

14 miles away
California
Moderate
3.3 miles 400 ft
Wolfskill Falls waterfall

Wolfskill Falls

9.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
San Antonio Falls waterfall

San Antonio Falls

28.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 300 ft

Bonita Falls

32.3 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
The Punch Bowl waterfall

The Punch Bowl

0.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

44.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

Middleman Falls

36.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Los Angeles

Are there free waterfalls near Los Angeles?

There is 1 free waterfall near Los Angeles, including The Punch Bowl.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Los Angeles?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Los Angeles, including San Antonio Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Los Angeles?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Los Angeles, including Bonita Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Los Angeles?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Los Angeles, including Bonita Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Los Angeles?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Los Angeles, including The Punch Bowl.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Los Angeles?

The shortest waterfall hike near Los Angeles is Bonita Falls at 1.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Los Angeles?

The tallest waterfall near Los Angeles is Bonita Falls at 160 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Los Angeles require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Los Angeles require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Los Angeles?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Los Angeles have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Los Angeles?

The closest waterfall to Los Angeles is Sturtevant Falls, approximately 21.2 miles away.

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