Waterfall Hikes Near Mill Valley, CA

14,199 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mill Valley? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mill Valley. 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 37.9086°N, -122.5421°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mill Valley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

11 of 14 waterfalls near Mill Valley are flowing strongly today

Alamere Falls Strong Berry Creek Falls Strong Butano Falls Roaring Golden Falls Roaring Silver Falls Roaring Cataract Falls Roaring Dawn Falls Roaring Green Valley Falls Moderate Huntington Falls Roaring Kent Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Tehan Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 70°F

Aft 70°F Sunny Best
Sat 74°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 70°F Sunny
Lab 85°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 80°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 79°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Mill Valley

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Butano Falls Roaring · 6 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Golden Falls Roaring · 6 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Silver Falls Roaring · 6 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Cataract Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 94th percentile
  5. 5 Dawn Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 Huntington Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mill Valley (2 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mill Valley (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
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

28.5 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

All 14 Waterfalls Near Mill Valley

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
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

28.5 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
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
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

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

Linda Falls

41.8 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mill Valley

Are there free waterfalls near Mill Valley?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Mill Valley, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mill Valley?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Mill Valley, including Green Valley Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mill Valley?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mill Valley?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mill Valley, including Berry Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mill Valley?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mill Valley?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mill Valley is Alamere Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mill Valley?

The tallest waterfall near Mill Valley is Berry Creek Falls at 65 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Mill Valley require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mill Valley?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Mill Valley have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mill Valley?

The closest waterfall to Mill Valley is Dawn Falls, approximately 2.3 miles away.

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