Waterfall Hikes Near Cowan, CA

263 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cowan? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cowan. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.5601°N, -120.9888°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cowan

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Cowan have live flow data today

Finnegan Falls Barely Flowing Tehan Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 90°F

Wed 89°F Sunny
Thu 88°F Sunny
Fri 90°F Sunny Best
Ind 95°F Sunny
Sun 94°F Sunny
Mon 93°F Sunny
Tue 91°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cowan

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Finnegan Falls Barely Flowing · 855 cfs 0th percentile
  2. 2 Tehan Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 0th percentile

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All 2 Waterfalls Near Cowan

Finnegan Falls

37.6 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Tehan Falls

37.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cowan

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cowan?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cowan is Finnegan Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Cowan?

The closest waterfall to Cowan is Finnegan Falls, approximately 15 miles away.

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