Waterfall Hikes Near Benbow, CA

153 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Benbow? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Benbow. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.0603°N, -123.7654°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Benbow

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Benbow have live flow data today

Burnt Ranch Falls Barely Flowing Mill Creek Falls Low Pepperwood Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 79°F

Wed 91°F Sunny
Thu 87°F Sunny
Fri 76°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Sat 75°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 79°F Sunny Best
Mon 83°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 82°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Benbow

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mill Creek Falls Low · 26 cfs 16th percentile
  2. 2 Burnt Ranch Falls Barely Flowing · 873 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Pepperwood Falls Barely Flowing · 29 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Benbow (1 waterfall)

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

Burnt Ranch Falls waterfall

Burnt Ranch Falls

34 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Benbow

Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

27.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pepperwood Falls waterfall

Pepperwood Falls

25.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Burnt Ranch Falls waterfall

Burnt Ranch Falls

34 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Benbow

Are there free waterfalls near Benbow?

There is 1 free waterfall near Benbow, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Benbow?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Benbow, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Benbow?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Benbow, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Benbow?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Benbow, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Benbow?

The shortest waterfall hike near Benbow is Burnt Ranch Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Benbow?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Benbow have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Benbow?

The closest waterfall to Benbow is Mill Creek Falls, approximately 9.6 miles away.

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