Waterfall Hikes Near Castle Hill, CA

1,010 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Castle Hill? There are 21 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

21 of 21 gauged

2 of 21 waterfalls near Castle Hill are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 89°F

Aft 91°F Sunny
Sat 92°F Sunny
Sun 99°F Sunny
Mon 89°F Sunny Best
Tue 88°F Sunny
Wed 90°F Sunny
Thu 85°F Mostly 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 Green Valley Falls Strong · 2 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Tehan Falls Strong · 8 cfs 77th percentile
  3. 3 Huntington Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 60th percentile
  4. 4 Kent Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 60th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 Castle Rock Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 42nd 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

8.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Castle Hill (9 waterfalls)

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

Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Dawn Falls

21.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Castle Hill

Tehan Falls

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

Kent Falls

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

Huntington Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Dawn Falls

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

Green Valley Falls

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

Cataract Falls

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

Castle Rock Falls

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

Alamere Falls

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

Haraszthy Falls

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

Butano Falls

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

Silver Falls

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

Golden Falls

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

Berry Creek Falls

5.8 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft

Finnegan Falls

19.8 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

8.6 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft

Fiver Finger Falls

9.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

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

Basin Falls

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

Black Rock Falls

13.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Castle Hill, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Castle Hill?

There are 12 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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