Waterfall Hikes Near Clifton, AZ

3,869 residents
Phoenix Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Clifton? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Clifton. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 33.0249°N, -109.2883°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Clifton

Today's Conditions

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Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Clifton have live flow data today

Ash Creek Falls Barely Flowing Sardine Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 87°F Partly Sunny
Thu 86°F Sunny
Fri 88°F Sunny Best
Sat 89°F Sunny
Sun 94°F Sunny
Mem 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Sunny

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All 3 Waterfalls Near Clifton

Sardine Falls waterfall

Sardine Falls

Arizona
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chitty Falls

Arizona
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ash Creek Falls waterfall

Ash Creek Falls

Arizona
Hard
4.5 miles 2 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Clifton

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Clifton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Clifton is Ash Creek Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Clifton?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Clifton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Clifton?

The closest waterfall to Clifton is Sardine Falls, approximately 8.7 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Clifton, Arizona

Clifton Hot Springs

Clifton Hot Springs

1.8 mi 102°F

Clifton Hot Springs flows at 102 degrees Fahrenheit in Greenlee County as one of Arizona's most heavily mineralized thermal fea...

Seep

2.9 mi 95°F

Seep emerges at 95°F near Clifton in Greenlee County, flowing 30 degrees above the 65°F average annual temperature at 3,500 fee...

Hot Spring

3.3 mi 138°F

This intensely mineralized spring near Clifton reaches 138°F, emerging with the highest salinity concentrations of Arizona's do...
Gillard Hot Springs

Gillard Hot Springs

5.2 mi 180°F

Gillard Hot Springs emerges at an extreme 180 degrees Fahrenheit on BLM public lands in Greenlee County near Clifton, represent...

Eagle Creek Hot Springs

7.4 mi 97°F

Eagle Creek Hot Springs flows at 97 degrees Fahrenheit near Morenci in Greenlee County at 3,620 feet elevation, emerging approx...

Warm Spring

10.0 mi 73°F

Warm Spring flows at 73°F near Morenci in Greenlee County, running 12 degrees above ambient at 3,620 feet elevation in BLM cany...

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