Waterfall Hikes Near Cedar Ridge, CA

1,650 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cedar Ridge? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cedar Ridge. 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 38.0660°N, -120.2737°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cedar Ridge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 42 gauged

41 waterfalls near Cedar Ridge have live flow data today

Bridalveil Fall Moderate Chinquapin Falls Moderate Foresta Falls Moderate Little Nellie Falls Moderate Ribbon Fall Moderate Silver Strand Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bunnell Cascade Low Illilouette Falls Low Lehamite Falls Low Lower Yosemite Fall Low Nevada Fall Low Pywiack Cascade Low Royal Arch Cascade Low Sentinel Fall Low Silver Apron Low Yosemite Falls Low Vernal Fall Low Upper Yosemite Falls Low Staircase Falls Low Snow Creek Falls Low California Falls Barely Flowing Le Conte Falls Barely Flowing Rancheria Falls Barely Flowing White Cascade Barely Flowing Waterwheel Falls Barely Flowing Tuolumne Falls Barely Flowing Carson Falls Moderate Llewellyn Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Moderate Sawyier Falls Moderate Jawbone Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Sardine Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Preston Falls Barely Flowing Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 67°F

Tod 67°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 71°F Sunny
Sun 70°F Sunny
Lab 74°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Sunny
Wed 77°F Chance Light Rain
Thu 78°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Cedar Ridge

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Sawyier Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 73rd percentile
  2. 2 Horsetail Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 73rd percentile
  3. 3 Sardine Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 53rd percentile
  4. 4 Silver Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 53rd percentile
  5. 5 Leavitt Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 53rd percentile
  6. 6 Cascade Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 44th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cedar Ridge (8 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.

Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

24.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

40 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cedar Ridge (13 waterfalls)

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

Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

17.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft

All 42 Waterfalls Near Cedar Ridge

Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

30.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
0.5 miles 80 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

44.2 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft
Yosemite Falls waterfall

Yosemite Falls

12.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.2 miles 2,700 ft
Upper Yosemite Falls waterfall

Upper Yosemite Falls

30.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.6 miles 2 ft
White Cascade waterfall

White Cascade

20.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
11.0 miles 800 ft
Lower Yosemite Fall waterfall

Lower Yosemite Fall

31.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
Tuolumne Falls waterfall

Tuolumne Falls

38.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.2 miles 500 ft
Lehamite Falls waterfall

Lehamite Falls

13.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

48.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Royal Arch Cascade waterfall

Royal Arch Cascade

20.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sentinel Fall waterfall

Sentinel Fall

10.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carson Falls waterfall

Carson Falls

40.9 miles away
California
Moderate
3.6 miles 800 ft
Staircase Falls waterfall

Staircase Falls

12 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

22.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
9.4 miles 2 ft
Pywiack Cascade waterfall

Pywiack Cascade

37.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernal Fall waterfall

Vernal Fall

20.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Illilouette Falls waterfall

Illilouette Falls

42 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Sawyier Falls waterfall

Sawyier Falls

47.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Llewellyn Falls

42.8 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 600 ft
Silver Apron waterfall

Silver Apron

20.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cedar Ridge

Are there free waterfalls near Cedar Ridge?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Cedar Ridge, including Bassi Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cedar Ridge?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Cedar Ridge, including Bassi Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cedar Ridge?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cedar Ridge, including Bassi Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cedar Ridge?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cedar Ridge, including Bassi Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cedar Ridge?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Cedar Ridge, including Bassi Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cedar Ridge?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cedar Ridge is Bassi Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cedar Ridge?

The tallest waterfall near Cedar Ridge is Yosemite Falls at 2,425 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Cedar Ridge require permits?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Cedar Ridge require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cedar Ridge?

Yes, 42 waterfalls near Cedar Ridge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cedar Ridge?

The closest waterfall to Cedar Ridge is Jawbone Falls, approximately 15.6 miles away.

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