Waterfall Hikes Near Alta Sierra, CA

26 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Alta Sierra? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Alta Sierra. 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 35.7292°N, -118.5493°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Alta Sierra

Find waterfalls to hike near Alta Sierra

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Alta Sierra (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.

Fossil Falls waterfall

Fossil Falls

21.7 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Alta Sierra (2 waterfalls)

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

Salmon Creek Falls waterfall

Salmon Creek Falls

47.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fossil Falls waterfall

Fossil Falls

21.7 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Alta Sierra With Waterfalls

Salmon Creek Falls waterfall

Salmon Creek Falls

47.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South Creek Falls waterfall

South Creek Falls

46.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cholollo Falls waterfall

Cholollo Falls

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

Tufa Falls

22.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Volcano Falls waterfall

Volcano Falls

38.2 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Fossil Falls waterfall

Fossil Falls

21.7 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Chagoopa Falls waterfall

Chagoopa Falls

46.5 miles away
California
Hard
30.0 miles 6 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Alta Sierra, California

Hot Spring

Hot Spring

6.1 mi 113°F

Hot Spring near Kernville emerges at 113°F from the Sierra Nevada foothills at 2,847 feet elevation, creating a warm thermal oa...

Remington Hot Springs

7.6 mi

Remington Hot Springs flows from undeveloped thermal waters on the banks of the scenic Kern River near Bodfish in Sequoia Natio...
Miracle Hot Sprs, Hobo Hot Sprs

Miracle Hot Sprs, Hobo Hot Sprs

8.2 mi 119°F

Miracle Hot Springs (also called Hobo Hot Springs) flows at 119°F along the spectacular Kern River canyon within Sequoia Nation...
Scovern Hot Springs

Scovern Hot Springs

8.6 mi 133°F

Scovern Hot Springs, historically known as Agua Caliente, delivers impressively hot 133°F water in the Kern River Valley of the...

Delonegha Hot Springs

11.0 mi 112°F

Delonegha Hot Springs emerges at 112°F from the dramatic Kern River canyon in Sequoia National Forest, where thermal waters sur...

California Hot Springs

12.5 mi 122°F

California Hot Springs emerges at 122°F from the Sierra Nevada's western slope in Kern County at 3,178 feet elevation. Located ...

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