Waterfall Hikes Near Three Rivers, CA

2,496 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Three Rivers? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Three Rivers. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.4334°N, -118.8885°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Three Rivers

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 15 gauged

3 of 10 waterfalls near Three Rivers are flowing strongly today

Chagoopa Falls Moderate Marble Falls Moderate Mist Falls Moderate Roaring River Falls Moderate Volcano Falls Moderate Tufa Falls Moderate Tokopah Falls Moderate Cholollo Falls Roaring Salmon Creek Falls Roaring South Creek Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 82°F Sunny Best
Sat 86°F Sunny
Sun 85°F Sunny
Lab 86°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Three Rivers

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Cholollo Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Salmon Creek Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 South Creek Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Chagoopa Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 39th percentile
  5. 5 Marble Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 39th percentile
  6. 6 Mist Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 39th percentile

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All 15 Waterfalls Near Three Rivers

Marble Falls waterfall

Marble Falls

22.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tufa Falls waterfall

Tufa Falls

29.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tokopah Falls waterfall

Tokopah Falls

47.5 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft

Ella Falls

37 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Chagoopa Falls waterfall

Chagoopa Falls

California
Hard
30.0 miles 6 ft
Garlic Falls waterfall

Garlic Falls

39.4 miles away
California
Hard
10.0 miles 2 ft
Volcano Falls waterfall

Volcano Falls

43 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Silver Spray Falls waterfall

Silver Spray Falls

49 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Roaring River Falls waterfall

Roaring River Falls

43.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Cholollo Falls

33.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Canyon Falls waterfall

Blue Canyon Falls

45.5 miles away
California
Hard
4.0 miles 800 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

45.9 miles away
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
South Creek Falls waterfall

South Creek Falls

13.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

29.2 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Salmon Creek Falls waterfall

Salmon Creek Falls

11.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Three Rivers

Are there free waterfalls near Three Rivers?

There is 1 free waterfall near Three Rivers, including Salmon Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Three Rivers?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Three Rivers, including Salmon Creek Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Three Rivers?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Three Rivers, including Marble Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Three Rivers?

The shortest waterfall hike near Three Rivers is Blue Canyon Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Three Rivers?

The tallest waterfall near Three Rivers is Tokopah Falls at 1,200 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Three Rivers require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Three Rivers?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Three Rivers have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Three Rivers?

The closest waterfall to Three Rivers is Marble Falls, approximately 9.9 miles away.

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