Waterfall Hikes Near Berkeley, CA

121,385 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Berkeley? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Berkeley. 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 37.8722°N, -122.2760°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Berkeley

Find waterfalls to hike near Berkeley

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Berkeley (3 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

21.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Berkeley (8 waterfalls)

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

Huntington Falls waterfall

Huntington Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

36.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

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

Cataract Falls

37.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

21.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Berkeley With Waterfalls

Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

37.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall

Huntington Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

36.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

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

Cataract Falls

37.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

21.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Tehan Falls waterfall

Tehan Falls

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

Alamere Falls

49 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft
Haraszthy Falls waterfall

Haraszthy Falls

5.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

45.2 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

21.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

33.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Berry Creek Falls waterfall

Berry Creek Falls

41.2 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

21.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

3.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Berkeley, California

Sulphur Spring

Sulphur Spring

12.3 mi 75°F

Sulphur Spring emerges at 75°F near San Francisco Bay, reaching temperatures 14.4 degrees warmer than the mild East Bay climate...
Rocky Point Springs

Rocky Point Springs

15.2 mi 90°F

Rocky Point Springs emerges at 90°F along the Marin County coastline near Bolinas at the unusual elevation of negative 5 feet, ...

Unnamed Spring Solano County

15.7 mi 73°F

Near Benicia in Solano County, this 73-degree spring flows at 218 feet, 14 degrees warmer than ambient, just 68.5 meters from L...

Springs

15.9 mi

These warm springs emerge in Contra Costa County's Mount Diablo foothills near Clayton at just 649 feet elevation, sitting bare...

Vallejo White Sulphur Springs

16.1 mi 68°F

Vallejo White Sulphur Springs flows at 68 degrees just 104 feet from the nearest road in the San Francisco Bay Area, making it ...

Unnamed Spring Contra Costa County

18.1 mi 70°F

Mount Diablo State Park shelters this 70-degree thermal spring in warm, dry foothills just 17 meters from a paved road. The 10....

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