Waterfall Hikes Near Valley Springs, CA

3,630 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Valley Springs? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Valley Springs. 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 38.1694°N, -120.8260°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Valley Springs

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

1 of 4 waterfalls near Valley Springs is flowing strongly today

Codfish Falls Roaring Finnegan Falls Low Jawbone Falls Moderate Salmon Falls (historical) Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 76°F

Aft 76°F Sunny Best
Sat 80°F Sunny
Sun 79°F Sunny
Lab 84°F Sunny
Tue 88°F Sunny
Wed 85°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Thu 87°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Valley Springs

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Codfish Falls Roaring · 55 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Jawbone Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 28th percentile
  3. 3 Salmon Falls (historical) Moderate · 2510 cfs 27th percentile
  4. 4 Finnegan Falls Low · 583 cfs 10th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Valley Springs (1 waterfall)

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.

Codfish Falls

42.7 miles away
California
Easy
3.1 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Valley Springs (2 waterfalls)

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

Salmon Falls (historical) waterfall

Salmon Falls (historical)

26.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Valley Springs

Salmon Falls (historical) waterfall

Salmon Falls (historical)

26.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Finnegan Falls

14.4 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Jawbone Falls

27.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Codfish Falls

42.7 miles away
California
Easy
3.1 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Valley Springs

Are there free waterfalls near Valley Springs?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Valley Springs, including Codfish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Valley Springs?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Valley Springs, including Codfish Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Valley Springs?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Valley Springs, including Codfish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Valley Springs?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Valley Springs, including Codfish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Valley Springs?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Valley Springs, including Codfish Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Valley Springs?

The shortest waterfall hike near Valley Springs is Codfish Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Valley Springs?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Valley Springs have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Valley Springs?

The closest waterfall to Valley Springs is Salmon Falls (historical), approximately 39.1 miles away.

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