Waterfall Hikes Near Arnold, CA

1,866 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Arnold is an Ebbetts Pass town, and its fifty mile circle reaches deep into the high Sierra. Tueeulala Falls at Hetch Hetchy is the giant, 880 feet of drop reached by a five mile walk that gains only 200. Bassi Falls pours 109 feet over granite, 1.2 miles in, with swimming below. Leavitt Falls near Sonora Pass takes half a mile. Preston Falls follows the Tuolumne for eight miles and 800 feet of gain. Seventeen falls in range, many of them snowed in until late spring.

Located at 38.2465°N, -120.3479°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Arnold

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 17 gauged

11 of 16 waterfalls near Arnold are flowing strongly today

Carson Falls Roaring Llewellyn Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Roaring Eagle Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Strong Sawyier Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Jawbone Falls Barely Flowing Leavitt Falls Roaring Sardine Falls Roaring Silver Falls Roaring Little Nellie Falls Roaring Preston Falls Moderate Rancheria Falls Roaring Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 67°F

Aft 53°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 58°F Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Sat 64°F Sunny
Sun 67°F Sunny
Mon 67°F Sunny
Tue 68°F Sunny
Wed 67°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Arnold

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Preston Falls Roaring · 53 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Rancheria Falls Roaring · 12 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Little Nellie Falls Roaring · 16 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Carson Falls Roaring · 55 cfs 93rd percentile
  5. 5 Llewellyn Falls Roaring · 55 cfs 93rd percentile
  6. 6 Cascade Falls Roaring · 14 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Arnold (8 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Jawbone Falls in California, about 115 feet of drop LiDAR

Jawbone Falls

27.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Bassi Falls waterfall

Bassi Falls

32.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

35.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

36.8 miles away
California
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Arnold (11 waterfalls)

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

Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

37.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Arnold

LiDAR terrain view around Jawbone Falls in California, about 115 feet of drop LiDAR

Jawbone Falls

27.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Bassi Falls waterfall

Bassi Falls

32.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Sardine Falls waterfall

Sardine Falls

33.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 390 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

35.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

36.8 miles away
California
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

37.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

38 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft
Tueeulala Falls waterfall

Tueeulala Falls

38.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 200 ft
Wapama Falls waterfall

Wapama Falls

38.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Unknown
4.0 miles Unknown
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

38.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Carson Falls waterfall

Carson Falls

40 miles away
California
Moderate
3.6 miles 800 ft
Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

41.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Sawyier Falls waterfall

Sawyier Falls

41.7 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Llewellyn Falls in California, about 60 feet of drop LiDAR

Llewellyn Falls

41.9 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 600 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

44.5 miles away
California
Easy
2.0 miles 400 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

46.2 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

49.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Arnold

Are there free waterfalls near Arnold?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Arnold, including Bassi Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Arnold?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Arnold, including Bassi Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Arnold?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Arnold, including Bassi Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Arnold?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Arnold, including Bassi Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Arnold?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Arnold, including Bassi Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Arnold?

The shortest waterfall hike near Arnold is Bassi Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Arnold?

The tallest waterfall near Arnold is Tueeulala Falls at 880 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Arnold require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Arnold require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Arnold?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Arnold have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Arnold?

The closest waterfall to Arnold is Jawbone Falls, approximately 27.6 miles away.

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