Waterfall Hikes Near Chalfant, CA

605 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chalfant? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chalfant. 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 37.5105°N, -118.3750°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chalfant

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 13 gauged

7 waterfalls near Chalfant have live flow data today

Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Lower Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Minaret Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Mist Falls Barely Flowing Roaring River Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 104°F

Tod 104°F Haze then Sunny
Thu 104°F Patchy Smoke
Fri 104°F Sunny Best
Sat 103°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 103°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 101°F Sunny
Tue 99°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Chalfant

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 25 cfs 7th percentile
  2. 2 Minaret Falls Barely Flowing · 25 cfs 7th percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 25 cfs 7th percentile
  4. 4 Twin Falls Barely Flowing · 25 cfs 7th percentile
  5. 5 Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing · 40 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 Mist Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chalfant (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.

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

21.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chalfant (5 waterfalls)

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

Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

25 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Lower Rainbow Falls waterfall

Lower Rainbow Falls

19 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Chalfant

Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

25 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
First Falls waterfall

First Falls

47.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

46.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

21.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

25.6 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Lower Rainbow Falls waterfall

Lower Rainbow Falls

19 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

18.9 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

16.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

42.7 miles away
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Blue Canyon Falls waterfall

Blue Canyon Falls

34.3 miles away
California
Hard
4.0 miles 800 ft
Roaring River Falls waterfall

Roaring River Falls

40.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Spray Falls waterfall

Silver Spray Falls

46.9 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft

Camino Falls

39.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chalfant

Are there free waterfalls near Chalfant?

There is 1 free waterfall near Chalfant, including Horsetail Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chalfant?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Chalfant, including Minaret Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chalfant?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chalfant, including Horsetail Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chalfant?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chalfant, including Horsetail Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chalfant?

The shortest waterfall hike near Chalfant is Blue Canyon Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Chalfant?

The tallest waterfall near Chalfant is Rainbow Falls at 101 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chalfant?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Chalfant have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chalfant?

The closest waterfall to Chalfant is Horsetail Falls, approximately 20.6 miles away.

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