Waterfall Hikes Near Pittsburg, CA

76,419 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Pittsburg faces the Delta, so its waterfalls lie across the water in most directions. Green Valley Falls above Fairfield is the near option, a mile and a half of easy trail with swimming at the end. Marin holds the serious hikes: Cataract Falls on Mount Tam climbs 750 feet in 2.6 miles, while Dawn Falls in Larkspur takes a gentler 2.7. Golden Gate Park keeps two tame ones, Huntington and Rainbow, for a falls walk folded into a picnic. Seventeen in total within fifty miles.

Located at 38.0182°N, -121.8965°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pittsburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

7 of 17 waterfalls near Pittsburg are flowing strongly today

Alamere Falls Strong Castle Rock Falls Roaring Cataract Falls Roaring Dawn Falls Roaring Finnegan Falls Low Green Valley Falls Moderate Huntington Falls Roaring Kent Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Tehan Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Tod 76°F Sunny
Sat 79°F Sunny Best
Sun 77°F Sunny
Lab 87°F Sunny
Tue 86°F Sunny
Wed 84°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 85°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Pittsburg

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Castle Rock Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Cataract Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Dawn Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Huntington Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 93rd percentile
  5. 5 Kent Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 93rd percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 93rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pittsburg (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.

Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

11.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pittsburg (7 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

All 17 Waterfalls Near Pittsburg

Tehan Falls

21.9 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
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
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

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

Cataract Falls

5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 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
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

12.9 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft

Finnegan Falls

14.4 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

36.7 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

6.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Fiver Finger Falls

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

Linda Falls

41.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

38.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Black Rock Falls waterfall

Black Rock Falls

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

Upper Falls

39 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pittsburg

Are there free waterfalls near Pittsburg?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Pittsburg, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pittsburg?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Pittsburg, including Castle Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pittsburg?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pittsburg, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pittsburg?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pittsburg, including Castle Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pittsburg?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pittsburg?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Pittsburg?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pittsburg?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Pittsburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pittsburg?

The closest waterfall to Pittsburg is Tehan Falls, approximately 18.7 miles away.

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