Waterfall Hikes Near Cedar Ridge, CA

1,650 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cedar Ridge? There are 40 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

Find waterfalls to hike near Cedar Ridge

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cedar Ridge (7 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

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

Cascade Falls

7.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cedar Ridge (12 waterfalls)

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

Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

19.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

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

Cascade Falls

7.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Cedar Ridge With Waterfalls

Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

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

Yosemite Falls

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

Upper Yosemite Falls

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

White Cascade

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

Lower Yosemite Fall

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

Tuolumne Falls

16.1 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

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

Royal Arch Cascade

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

Sentinel Fall

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

Carson Falls

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

Staircase Falls

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

Snow Creek Falls

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

Pywiack Cascade

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

Vernal Fall

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

Illilouette Falls

30.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Llewellyn Falls waterfall

Llewellyn Falls

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

Silver Apron

13 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevada Fall waterfall

Nevada Fall

0.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.0 miles 2 ft
Bunnell Cascade waterfall

Bunnell Cascade

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

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