Waterfall Hikes Near Los Banos, CA

45,560 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Los Banos? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Los Banos. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.0630°N, -120.8406°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Los Banos

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

7 waterfalls near Los Banos have live flow data today

Finnegan Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 82°F Sunny Best
Sat 87°F Sunny
Sun 85°F Sunny
Lab 89°F Sunny
Tue 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 88°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Thu 91°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Los Banos

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Finnegan Falls Low · 588 cfs 12th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Los Banos (1 waterfall)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

36.7 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Los Banos

Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

39.5 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

39 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black Rock Falls waterfall

Black Rock Falls

39 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

38.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Fiver Finger Falls

38 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

36.7 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft

Finnegan Falls

14.4 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Los Banos

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Los Banos?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Los Banos, including Maple Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Los Banos?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Los Banos, including Maple Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Los Banos?

The shortest waterfall hike near Los Banos is Basin Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Los Banos?

The closest waterfall to Los Banos is Triple Falls, approximately 41.1 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Los Banos, California

Spring In Oneill Forebay

9.5 mi 70°F

This unusual 70-degree thermal spring emerges within the O'Neill Forebay, part of California's San Luis Reservoir State Recreat...

Iridat Spring

16.6 mi 73°F

Iridat Spring emerges at 73 degrees Fahrenheit from the Merced County foothills at 1,198 feet elevation, creating a minimal 10-...

Spring

17.1 mi 81°F

This 81-degree thermal spring emerges in Merced County's oak-dotted foothills where the San Joaquin Valley rises toward the inl...
Mercey Hot Springs

Mercey Hot Springs

18.4 mi 119°F

Mercey Hot Springs flows at a scalding 119°F, among California's hottest springs, located in the remote Little Panoche Valley w...

Unnamed Spring Fresno County

27.3 mi 75°F

This modest 75-degree thermal spring emerges over 1,100 meters from the nearest road in Fresno County's remote hills near Fireb...

Gilroy Hot Springs

29.2 mi 106°F

Gilroy Hot Springs flows at 106 degrees Fahrenheit within Henry W. Coe State Park, a California Historical Landmark and Nationa...

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