Waterfall Hikes Near Snelling, CA

178 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Snelling? There are 28 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Snelling. 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 37.5216°N, -120.4385°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Snelling

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 28 gauged

24 waterfalls near Snelling have live flow data today

Bridalveil Fall Low Chilnualna Fall Low Chinquapin Falls Low Foresta Falls Low Little Nellie Falls Low Ribbon Fall Low Silver Strand Falls Low Wildcat Falls Low The Cascades Low Finnegan Falls Moderate Illilouette Falls Barely Flowing Lehamite Falls Barely Flowing Lower Yosemite Fall Barely Flowing Nevada Fall Barely Flowing Royal Arch Cascade Barely Flowing Sentinel Fall Barely Flowing Silver Apron Barely Flowing Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Vernal Fall Barely Flowing Upper Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Staircase Falls Barely Flowing Jawbone Falls Low Preston Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 83°F

Tod 83°F Sunny Best
Sun 82°F Sunny
Lab 86°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Sunny
Wed 90°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Thu 92°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 88°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Snelling

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Finnegan Falls Moderate · 649 cfs 42nd percentile
  2. 2 Tueeulala Falls Moderate · 87 cfs 38th percentile
  3. 3 Jawbone Falls Low · 16 cfs 24th percentile
  4. 4 The Cascades Low · 29 cfs 15th percentile
  5. 5 Wildcat Falls Low · 29 cfs 15th percentile
  6. 6 Silver Strand Falls Low · 29 cfs 15th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Snelling (5 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.

Foresta Falls waterfall

Foresta Falls

27.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

47.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Snelling (6 waterfalls)

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

Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

24.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

46 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Snelling

Chinquapin Falls waterfall

Chinquapin Falls

44.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chilnualna Fall waterfall

Chilnualna Fall

48.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
8.2 miles 2 ft
Foresta Falls waterfall

Foresta Falls

27.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

24.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

46 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

47.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

Finnegan Falls

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

Wildcat Falls

27.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

27.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

17.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Silver Strand Falls waterfall

Silver Strand Falls

30.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

30.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
0.5 miles 80 ft

Jawbone Falls

27.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ribbon Fall waterfall

Ribbon Fall

29.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sentinel Fall waterfall

Sentinel Fall

10.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

31.7 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Illilouette Falls waterfall

Illilouette Falls

42 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Lower Yosemite Fall waterfall

Lower Yosemite Fall

31.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
Staircase Falls waterfall

Staircase Falls

12 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Yosemite Falls waterfall

Upper Yosemite Falls

30.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.6 miles 2 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Snelling

Are there free waterfalls near Snelling?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Snelling, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Snelling?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Snelling, including Bridalveil Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Snelling?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Snelling, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Snelling?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Snelling, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Snelling?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Snelling, including Angel Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Snelling?

The shortest waterfall hike near Snelling is Angel Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Snelling?

The tallest waterfall near Snelling is Yosemite Falls at 2,425 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Snelling require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Snelling?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Snelling have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Snelling?

The closest waterfall to Snelling is Chinquapin Falls, approximately 35.9 miles away.

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