Waterfall Hikes Near Chico, CA

110,001 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chico? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chico. 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 39.7578°N, -121.8161°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chico

Find waterfalls to hike near Chico

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chico (1 waterfall)

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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chico (6 waterfalls)

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

Curtain Falls waterfall

Curtain Falls

39.9 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Feather Falls waterfall

Feather Falls

40.2 miles away
California
Hard
8.6 miles Unknown
Lower Deer Creek Falls waterfall

Lower Deer Creek Falls

25.9 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Deadhorse Falls waterfall

Deadhorse Falls

40 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Deer Creek Falls waterfall

Deer Creek Falls

21.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Chico With Waterfalls

Curtain Falls waterfall

Curtain Falls

39.9 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

14.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Feather Falls waterfall

Feather Falls

40.2 miles away
California
Hard
8.6 miles Unknown
Lower Deer Creek Falls waterfall

Lower Deer Creek Falls

25.9 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Deadhorse Falls waterfall

Deadhorse Falls

40 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Deer Creek Falls waterfall

Deer Creek Falls

21.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Creek Falls waterfall

Bear Creek Falls

20.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Bluff Falls waterfall

Bluff Falls

26.9 miles away
In Lassen Volcanic National Park
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

25.6 miles away
In Lassen Volcanic National Park
California
Moderate
3.8 miles 600 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Chico, California

Tuscan Springs

35.9 mi 86°F

Tuscan Springs flows at 86°F in Tehama County near Red Bluff, with borax-impregnated waters chemically similar to the famous sp...

Morgan Hot Spring

43.3 mi 205°F

Morgan Hot Spring erupts at an extreme 205°F in the northern Sierra Nevada, far too hot for human immersion but visually dramat...
Growler Hot Spring

Growler Hot Spring

44.1 mi 203°F

Growler Hot Spring discharges at a spectacular 203 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest temperature in this survey and reflecting ex...
Sulphur Works, Tophet Hot Springs

Sulphur Works, Tophet Hot Springs

45.5 mi 199°F

Sulphur Works and Tophet Hot Springs emerge at a dramatic 199°F at 6,932 feet elevation within Lassen Volcanic National Park, o...
Mill Creek Springs

Mill Creek Springs

45.6 mi 150°F

Mill Creek Springs flows at a spectacular 150°F within Lassen Volcanic National Park, making it one of California's hottest spr...

Spring

45.8 mi 99°F

This thermal spring emerges at 99°F along the Feather River Highway in Plumas County, delivering water 44 degrees warmer than a...

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