Waterfall Hikes Near Blue Lake, CA

841 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Blue Lake? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Blue Lake. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.8814°N, -123.9930°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Blue Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

5 of 5 waterfalls near Blue Lake are flowing strongly today

Burnt Ranch Falls Strong Gray Falls Strong Canyon Creek Falls Strong Ishi Pishi Falls Strong Pepperwood Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 67°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 67°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 66°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Lab 69°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Tue 71°F Partly Sunny
Wed 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 73°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Blue Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Pepperwood Falls Roaring · 10 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Burnt Ranch Falls Strong · 1280 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Strong · 1130 cfs 88th percentile
  4. 4 Gray Falls Strong · 1280 cfs 88th percentile
  5. 5 Ishi Pishi Falls Strong · 269 cfs 79th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Blue Lake (3 waterfalls)

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

Gray Falls waterfall

Gray Falls

35.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Burnt Ranch Falls waterfall

Burnt Ranch Falls

37.2 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

California
Hard
16.0 miles 2 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Blue Lake

Gray Falls waterfall

Gray Falls

35.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Burnt Ranch Falls waterfall

Burnt Ranch Falls

37.2 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Pepperwood Falls waterfall

Pepperwood Falls

18.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

California
Hard
16.0 miles 2 ft
Ishi Pishi Falls waterfall

Ishi Pishi Falls

18.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Blue Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Blue Lake?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Blue Lake, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Blue Lake?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Blue Lake, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Blue Lake?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Blue Lake, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Blue Lake?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Blue Lake, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Blue Lake?

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

Do any waterfalls near Blue Lake require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Blue Lake requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Blue Lake?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Blue Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Blue Lake?

The closest waterfall to Blue Lake is Gray Falls, approximately 22.9 miles away.

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