Waterfall Hikes Near West Modesto, CA

5,438 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Modesto? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Modesto. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.6178°N, -121.0346°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Modesto

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

1 of 2 waterfalls near West Modesto is flowing strongly today

Finnegan Falls Low Tehan Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 79°F Sunny Best
Sat 83°F Sunny
Sun 82°F Sunny
Lab 86°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 85°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Thu 87°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near West Modesto

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tehan Falls Strong · 5 cfs 82nd percentile
  2. 2 Finnegan Falls Low · 583 cfs 10th percentile

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All 2 Waterfalls Near West Modesto

Finnegan Falls

14.4 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Tehan Falls

21.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Modesto

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Modesto?

The shortest waterfall hike near West Modesto is Finnegan Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to West Modesto?

The closest waterfall to West Modesto is Finnegan Falls, approximately 10.3 miles away.

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