Waterfall Hikes Near Bear Valley, CA

71 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bear Valley? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bear Valley. 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 37.5697°N, -120.1199°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bear Valley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 38 gauged

1 of 33 waterfalls near Bear Valley is flowing strongly today

Bridalveil Fall Barely Flowing Chilnualna Fall Barely Flowing Chinquapin Falls Barely Flowing Foresta Falls Barely Flowing Little Nellie Falls Barely Flowing Ribbon Fall Barely Flowing Silver Strand Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bunnell Cascade Barely Flowing Illilouette Falls Barely Flowing Lehamite Falls Barely Flowing Lower Yosemite Fall Barely Flowing Nevada Fall Barely Flowing Pywiack Cascade Barely Flowing Royal Arch Cascade Barely Flowing Sentinel Fall Barely Flowing Silver Apron Barely Flowing Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Vernal Fall Barely Flowing Upper Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Staircase Falls Barely Flowing Snow Creek Falls Barely Flowing California Falls Low Le Conte Falls Low Rancheria Falls Low White Cascade Low Waterwheel Falls Low Tuolumne Falls Low Jawbone Falls Strong Preston Falls Barely Flowing Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 84°F

Thu 84°F Sunny Best
Fri 87°F Sunny
Ind 91°F Sunny
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 88°F Sunny
Tue 88°F Sunny
Wed 90°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Bear Valley

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Jawbone Falls Strong · 17 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 White Cascade Low · 194 cfs 11th percentile
  3. 3 California Falls Low · 194 cfs 11th percentile
  4. 4 Tuolumne Falls Low · 194 cfs 11th percentile
  5. 5 Le Conte Falls Low · 194 cfs 11th percentile
  6. 6 Waterwheel Falls Low · 194 cfs 11th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bear Valley (7 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.

Foresta Falls waterfall

Foresta Falls

44.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

44.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bear Valley (8 waterfalls)

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

Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

41.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Bear Valley

Vernal Fall waterfall

Vernal Fall

41.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Apron waterfall

Silver Apron

5.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lehamite Falls waterfall

Lehamite Falls

36.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevada Fall waterfall

Nevada Fall

36.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.0 miles 2 ft
Tueeulala Falls waterfall

Tueeulala Falls

37.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 200 ft
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

36.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
9.4 miles 2 ft
Wapama Falls waterfall

Wapama Falls

25.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 350 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

43.5 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Bunnell Cascade waterfall

Bunnell Cascade

33.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

16.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

Camino Falls

33.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pywiack Cascade waterfall

Pywiack Cascade

36 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whisky Falls waterfall CC

Whisky Falls

18.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Waterwheel Falls waterfall

Waterwheel Falls

36.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
18.0 miles 2 ft
Le Conte Falls waterfall

Le Conte Falls

2.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
California Falls waterfall

California Falls

37 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
15.0 miles 2 ft
Tuolumne Falls waterfall

Tuolumne Falls

27 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.2 miles 500 ft
White Cascade waterfall

White Cascade

37.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
11.0 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bear Valley

Are there free waterfalls near Bear Valley?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Bear Valley, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bear Valley?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Bear Valley, including Bridalveil Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bear Valley?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bear Valley, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bear Valley?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bear Valley, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bear Valley?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Bear Valley, including Angel Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bear Valley?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bear Valley is Angel Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bear Valley?

The tallest waterfall near Bear Valley is Yosemite Falls at 2,425 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Bear Valley require permits?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Bear Valley require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bear Valley?

Yes, 38 waterfalls near Bear Valley have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bear Valley?

The closest waterfall to Bear Valley is Chinquapin Falls, approximately 20.1 miles away.

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