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

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Clifton have live flow data today

Ash Creek Falls Barely Flowing Chitty Falls Low Sardine Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

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Flowing best right now near Clifton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Chitty Falls Low · 1 cfs 18th percentile
  2. 2 Ash Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Sardine Falls Barely Flowing · 64 cfs 0th percentile

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All 3 Waterfalls Near Clifton

Sardine Falls waterfall

Sardine Falls

41.5 miles away
Arizona
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chitty Falls

44 miles away
Arizona
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ash Creek Falls waterfall

Ash Creek Falls

15.3 miles away
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

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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

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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

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