Waterfall Hikes Near Anaheim, CA

347,111 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Anaheim sits on the coastal plain at the base of the Santa Ana Mountains, where chaparral, oak woodlands and steep sandstone canyons dissect the rising foothills and provide a mix of urban-adjacent natural terrain. Within 50 miles there are five waterfall sites, most reached by moderate canyon and ridge hikes with a single easy roadside option, offering seasonal cascades, rugged canyon scrambles and broad coastal-plain to mountain views accessible from nearby suburban trailheads.

Located at 33.8390°N, -117.8574°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Anaheim

Find waterfalls to hike near Anaheim

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Anaheim (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.

San Antonio Falls waterfall

San Antonio Falls

43.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Anaheim (3 waterfalls)

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

Sturtevant Falls waterfall

Sturtevant Falls

21.5 miles away
California
Moderate
3.3 miles 400 ft
San Antonio Falls waterfall

San Antonio Falls

43.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 300 ft
Bonita Falls waterfall

Bonita Falls

36.7 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Anaheim With Waterfalls

Wolfskill Falls waterfall

Wolfskill Falls

34.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Sturtevant Falls waterfall

Sturtevant Falls

21.5 miles away
California
Moderate
3.3 miles 400 ft
San Antonio Falls waterfall

San Antonio Falls

43.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 300 ft
Bonita Falls waterfall

Bonita Falls

36.7 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Middleman Falls waterfall

Middleman Falls

41.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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