Waterfall Hikes Near San Ramon, CA

86,119 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Twenty-one falls circle San Ramon, scattered around the entire Bay Area. Dawn Falls in Larkspur makes a steady 2.7-mile round trip with 400 feet of gain, dog friendly. Green Valley Falls up in Solano County keeps things easy, a mile-and-a-half walk ending where swimming is allowed. Castle Rock Falls drops 80 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains after 1.2 miles of trail. Huntington and Rainbow in Golden Gate Park barely qualify as hikes. Winter rain sets the schedule here, so save the far-flung ones for the wet months.

Located at 37.7624°N, -121.9365°W

Map of Waterfalls Near San Ramon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

10 of 21 waterfalls near San Ramon 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 Finnegan Falls Low 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

This Afternoon

Sunny · 73°F

Aft 73°F Sunny Best
Sat 76°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 86°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 88°F Sunny
Wed 83°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 84°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near San Ramon

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 San Ramon (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.

Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

6.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around San Ramon (8 waterfalls)

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

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

All 21 Waterfalls Near San Ramon

Tehan Falls

21.9 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
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

4.7 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

Finnegan Falls

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

Dawn Falls

2.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

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

Maple Falls

36.7 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft

Fiver Finger Falls

38 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
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

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

Butano Falls

47.6 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

42.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

42.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Berry Creek Falls waterfall

Berry Creek Falls

48.9 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

12.9 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near San Ramon

Are there free waterfalls near San Ramon?

There are 7 free waterfalls near San Ramon, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near San Ramon?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in San Ramon?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near San Ramon?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near San Ramon?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near San Ramon?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near San Ramon?

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

Do any waterfalls near San Ramon require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around San Ramon?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near San Ramon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to San Ramon?

The closest waterfall to San Ramon is Tehan Falls, approximately 4.5 miles away.

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