Waterfall Hikes Near Castle Hill, CA

1,010 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Castle Hill? There are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Castle Hill. 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 37.8747°N, -122.0585°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Castle Hill

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

1 of 19 waterfalls near Castle Hill is flowing strongly today

Alamere Falls Moderate Berry Creek Falls Moderate Butano Falls Barely Flowing Golden Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Castle Rock Falls Roaring Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Dawn Falls Barely Flowing Finnegan Falls Barely Flowing Green Valley Falls Barely Flowing Huntington Falls Barely Flowing Kent Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Linda Falls Barely Flowing Tehan Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 74°F

Tod 80°F Sunny
Wed 81°F Sunny
Thu 81°F Sunny
Fri 77°F Sunny
Sat 74°F Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Sunny
Mon 86°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Castle Hill

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Castle Rock Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Alamere Falls Moderate · 9 cfs 38th percentile
  3. 3 Berry Creek Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 33rd percentile
  4. 4 Linda Falls Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Butano Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Cataract Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Castle Hill (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

45.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Castle Hill (8 waterfalls)

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

Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Dawn Falls

24.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near Castle Hill

Tehan Falls

37.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

26.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Dawn Falls

24.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

45.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

22.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

33.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

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

Haraszthy Falls

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

Butano Falls

21.3 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

41.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

41.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Berry Creek Falls waterfall

Berry Creek Falls

44.5 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft

Finnegan Falls

37.6 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

25.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

34.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Black Rock Falls waterfall

Black Rock Falls

34.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

31.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Castle Hill

Are there free waterfalls near Castle Hill?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Castle Hill, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Castle Hill?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Castle Hill, including Castle Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Castle Hill?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Castle Hill, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Castle Hill?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Castle Hill, including Berry Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Castle Hill?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Castle Hill, including Green Valley Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Castle Hill?

The shortest waterfall hike near Castle Hill is Alamere Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Castle Hill?

The tallest waterfall near Castle Hill is Castle Rock Falls at 80 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Castle Hill require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Castle Hill?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Castle Hill have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Castle Hill?

The closest waterfall to Castle Hill is Tehan Falls, approximately 14.9 miles away.

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