Waterfall Hikes Near Cartago, CA

68 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cartago? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cartago. 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 36.3123°N, -118.0261°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cartago

Find waterfalls to hike near Cartago

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cartago (2 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.

Darwin Falls waterfall

Darwin Falls

21.6 miles away
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Fossil Falls waterfall

Fossil Falls

21.7 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cartago (2 waterfalls)

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

Fossil Falls waterfall

Fossil Falls

21.7 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Cartago With Waterfalls

Volcano Falls waterfall

Volcano Falls

38.2 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Darwin Falls waterfall

Darwin Falls

21.6 miles away
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Fossil Falls waterfall

Fossil Falls

21.7 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Chagoopa Falls waterfall

Chagoopa Falls

46.5 miles away
California
Hard
30.0 miles 6 ft
Tufa Falls waterfall

Tufa Falls

22.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South Creek Falls waterfall

South Creek Falls

46.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Salmon Creek Falls waterfall

Salmon Creek Falls

47.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cholollo Falls waterfall

Cholollo Falls

41.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tokopah Falls waterfall

Tokopah Falls

39.9 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Marble Falls waterfall

Marble Falls

9.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

32.9 miles away
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Roaring River Falls waterfall

Roaring River Falls

48.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Cartago, California

Dirty Socks Hot Spring

Dirty Socks Hot Spring

4.2 mi 93°F

Dirty Socks Hot Spring emerges at 93°F from the Owens Valley floor, named for the distinctive sulfurous odor that has defined t...

Soda Springs

11.3 mi 100°F

Soda Springs flows at 100°F in the high Sierra Nevada at 7,857 feet elevation, delivering water 54.5 degrees warmer than the fr...
Springs

Springs

14.6 mi 86°F

This 86-degree spring emerges at 3,601 feet in the arid Owens Valley, where the City of Los Angeles owns vast tracts of land fo...
Jordan Hot Springs

Jordan Hot Springs

15.7 mi 124°F

Jordan Hot Springs delivers 124-degree water from the Golden Trout Wilderness at 6,533 feet elevation, ranking among California...
Fumarole

Fumarole

21.9 mi 203°F

Fumarole emerges at an extraordinary 203°F within the restricted Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake at 4,280 feet elevation, ...

Devils Kitchen

23.0 mi 207°F

Devils Kitchen emerges at an extreme 207°F from volcanic terrain within Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, featuring some of...

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