Waterfall Hikes Near Wawona, CA

122 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
50 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wawona? There are 50 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wawona. 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 37.5447°N, -119.6387°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wawona

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 50 gauged

45 waterfalls near Wawona have live flow data today

Bridalveil Fall Moderate Chilnualna Fall Moderate Chinquapin Falls Moderate Foresta Falls Moderate Little Nellie Falls Moderate Ribbon Fall Moderate Silver Strand Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bunnell Cascade Low Illilouette Falls Low Lehamite Falls Low Lower Yosemite Fall Low Nevada Fall Low Pywiack Cascade Low Royal Arch Cascade Low Sentinel Fall Low Silver Apron Low Yosemite Falls Low Vernal Fall Low Upper Yosemite Falls Low Staircase Falls Low Snow Creek Falls Low California Falls Barely Flowing Le Conte Falls Barely Flowing Rancheria Falls Barely Flowing White Cascade Barely Flowing Waterwheel Falls Barely Flowing Tuolumne Falls Barely Flowing Carson Falls Moderate Llewellyn Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Jawbone Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Sardine Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Lower Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Minaret Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Preston Falls Barely Flowing Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 74°F

Tod 74°F Sunny Best
Sat 77°F Sunny
Sun 76°F Sunny
Lab 80°F Sunny
Tue 82°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 84°F Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 84°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Wawona

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Sardine Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 52nd percentile
  2. 2 Silver Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Leavitt Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 45th percentile
  5. 5 Carson Falls Moderate · 42 cfs 42nd percentile
  6. 6 Llewellyn Falls Moderate · 42 cfs 42nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wawona (11 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.

Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

47.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wawona (20 waterfalls)

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

Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

46 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 50 Waterfalls Near Wawona

Chilnualna Fall waterfall

Chilnualna Fall

48.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
8.2 miles 2 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
Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

30.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
0.5 miles 80 ft
Silver Strand Falls waterfall

Silver Strand Falls

30.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
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
Chinquapin Falls waterfall

Chinquapin Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Wildcat Falls

27.4 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
Yosemite Falls waterfall

Yosemite Falls

12.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.2 miles 2,700 ft
Foresta Falls waterfall

Foresta Falls

27.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Royal Arch Cascade waterfall

Royal Arch Cascade

20.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernal Fall waterfall

Vernal Fall

20.4 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
Silver Apron waterfall

Silver Apron

20.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wawona

Are there free waterfalls near Wawona?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Wawona, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wawona?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Wawona, including Bridalveil Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wawona?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wawona, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wawona?

There are 40 kid-friendly waterfalls near Wawona, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Wawona?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wawona?

The shortest waterfall hike near Wawona is Angel Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Wawona?

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

Do any waterfalls near Wawona require permits?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Wawona require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Wawona?

Yes, 50 waterfalls near Wawona have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Wawona?

The closest waterfall to Wawona is Chilnualna Fall, approximately 1.9 miles away.

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