Waterfall Hikes Near Daly City, CA

103,648 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Daly City? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Daly City. 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 37.6862°N, -122.4685°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Daly City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 waterfalls near Daly City have live flow data today

Alamere Falls Barely Flowing Berry Creek Falls Barely Flowing Butano Falls Barely Flowing Golden Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Castle Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Dawn Falls Barely Flowing Green Valley Falls Barely Flowing Huntington Falls Barely Flowing Kent Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Tehan Falls Low

Updated 40 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 68°F

Tod 63°F Partly Sunny
Wed 64°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 68°F Sunny Best
Fri 70°F Sunny
Sat 66°F Sunny
Sun 70°F Sunny
Mon 78°F Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Daly City (3 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Daly City (7 waterfalls)

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

Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

21.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

47.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

21.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Daly City

Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

21.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

47.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

4.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

21.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft

Tehan Falls

36.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

27.8 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

42 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

28.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

28.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Berry Creek Falls waterfall

Berry Creek Falls

29.3 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

33.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

32.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Daly City

Are there free waterfalls near Daly City?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Daly City, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Daly City?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Daly City, including Castle Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Daly City?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Daly City, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Daly City?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Daly City, including Berry Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Daly City?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Daly City, including Green Valley Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Daly City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Daly City is Alamere Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Daly City?

The tallest waterfall near Daly City is Castle Rock Falls at 80 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Daly City require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Daly City requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Daly City?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Daly City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Daly City?

The closest waterfall to Daly City is Huntington Falls, approximately 4.3 miles away.

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