Waterfall Hikes Near Alta, CA

652 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Alta? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Alta. 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 39.2138°N, -120.8033°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Alta

Find waterfalls to hike near Alta

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Alta (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.

Codfish Falls waterfall

Codfish Falls

California
Easy
3.1 miles 200 ft
Loves Falls waterfall

Loves Falls

36.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
Frazier Falls waterfall

Frazier Falls

46.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Alta (10 waterfalls)

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

Codfish Falls waterfall

Codfish Falls

California
Easy
3.1 miles 200 ft
Loves Falls waterfall

Loves Falls

36.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

11.9 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Frazier Falls waterfall

Frazier Falls

46.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Alta With Waterfalls

Codfish Falls waterfall

Codfish Falls

California
Easy
3.1 miles 200 ft
Hackmans Falls waterfall

Hackmans Falls

38.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Loves Falls waterfall

Loves Falls

36.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

11.9 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Fern Falls waterfall

Fern Falls

44.8 miles away
California
Moderate
3.4 miles 500 ft
Frazier Falls waterfall

Frazier Falls

46.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
Salmon Falls (historical) waterfall

Salmon Falls (historical)

26.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bassi Falls waterfall

Bassi Falls

33.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Feather Falls waterfall

Feather Falls

32.4 miles away
California
Hard
8.6 miles Unknown
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

46.3 miles away
California
Easy
2.0 miles 400 ft
Curtain Falls waterfall

Curtain Falls

32.7 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Sawyier Falls waterfall

Sawyier Falls

49.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

45.5 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Alta, California

Brockway Hot Springs

Brockway Hot Springs

34.2 mi 131°F

Brockway Hot Springs surges at 131°F directly into Lake Tahoe's frigid waters at 6,337 feet elevation near Kings Beach. Located...

Mclear Warm Springs

36.0 mi 86°F

McLear Warm Springs flows at 86°F in the high Sierra Nevada near Portola, generating a remarkable 36.5-degree temperature rise ...

Campbell Hot Springs

36.8 mi 111°F

Campbell Hot Springs produces 111-degree water near Sierraville at modest elevation with low mineral content and nearby campgro...

Marble Hot Springs

45.3 mi

Marble Hot Springs sits at 4,883 feet elevation in the northern Sierra Nevada, just 59 feet from Marble Hot Springs Road near P...
Myers Warm Spring

Myers Warm Spring

50.7 mi 75°F

Myers Warm Spring flows at 75°F (24°C) near South Lake Tahoe at an elevation of 7,615 feet—one of California's highest-elevatio...
Lawton Hot Springs

Lawton Hot Springs

52.5 mi 120°F

Lawton Hot Springs produces 120-degree water from 4,719 feet elevation in Washoe County, creating a significant thermal feature...

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