Waterfall Hikes Near Antioch, CA

327,216 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Seventeen waterfalls sit within fifty miles of Antioch, and a bridge toll starts most of those trips. Green Valley Falls, over the Benicia span, makes an easy walk of a mile and a half ending at a swimming hole, dog invited. Mount Tam hides Cataract Falls, cascades stacked along 2.6 miles that gain 750 feet. Dawn Falls runs 2.7 miles with about 400 feet of climb. In Golden Gate Park you can practically park beside Rainbow Falls, and Huntington Falls makes a one mile loop nearby.

Located at 37.9787°N, -121.7960°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Antioch

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

17 waterfalls near Antioch have live flow data today

Alamere Falls Barely Flowing Castle Rock Falls Low Cataract Falls Moderate Dawn Falls Moderate Finnegan Falls Low Green Valley Falls Moderate Tehan Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 92°F Sunny
Wed 87°F Partly Sunny
Thu 81°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 82°F Sunny Best
Sat 83°F Sunny
Sun 83°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 83°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Antioch

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Green Valley Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 41st percentile
  2. 2 Huntington Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 35th percentile
  3. 3 Kent Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 35th percentile
  4. 4 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 35th percentile
  5. 5 Cataract Falls Low · 0 cfs 23rd percentile
  6. 6 Dawn Falls Low · 0 cfs 23rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Antioch (2 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.

Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

8.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Antioch (6 waterfalls)

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

Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

21.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

25.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

45 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Antioch

Tehan Falls

23.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

8.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

21.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

25.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

25.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

45 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

45 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Finnegan Falls

19.8 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

29.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

30.4 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft
Black Rock Falls waterfall

Black Rock Falls

13.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

14 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

13.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

13.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Fiver Finger Falls

9.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

8.6 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

47.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Antioch

Are there free waterfalls near Antioch?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Antioch, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Antioch?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Antioch, including Castle Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Antioch?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Antioch, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Antioch?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Antioch, including Castle Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Antioch?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Antioch, including Green Valley Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Antioch?

The shortest waterfall hike near Antioch is Alamere Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Antioch?

The tallest waterfall near Antioch is Castle Rock Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Antioch?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Antioch have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Antioch?

The closest waterfall to Antioch is Tehan Falls, approximately 21 miles away.

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