Waterfall Hikes Near Danville, CA

43,449 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Danville drivers do well aiming for Marin once the rain has been generous. Cataract Falls on Mount Tamalpais is the strongest hike on this list, 750 feet of climbing in 2.6 miles beside a creek that stair steps most of the way down. Dawn Falls in Larkspur runs 2.7 miles at an easier angle. For a lazy day, Green Valley Falls near Fairfield allows swimming after a mile and a half. Rainbow Falls in Golden Gate Park is a tenth of a mile. Twenty one falls in range.

Located at 37.8121°N, -121.9698°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Danville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

2 of 21 waterfalls near Danville are flowing strongly 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 Moderate Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Dawn Falls Barely Flowing Finnegan Falls Low Green Valley Falls Strong Huntington Falls Moderate Kent Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Tehan Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 90°F

Aft 92°F Sunny
Sat 94°F Sunny
Sun 99°F Sunny
Mon 91°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny Best
Wed 91°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Danville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Green Valley Falls Strong · 2 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Tehan Falls Strong · 8 cfs 77th percentile
  3. 3 Huntington Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 60th percentile
  4. 4 Kent Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 60th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 Castle Rock Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 42nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Danville (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.

Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

8.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Danville (8 waterfalls)

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

Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Dawn Falls

21.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Danville

Tehan Falls

23.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Kent Falls

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

Dawn Falls

21.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

8.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

25.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

47.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Finnegan Falls

19.8 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

8.6 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

30.4 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft

Fiver Finger Falls

9.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

29.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

5.8 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

13.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Black Rock Falls waterfall

Black Rock Falls

13.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

13.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

14 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

18 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

18.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Danville

Are there free waterfalls near Danville?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Danville, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Danville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Danville?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Danville, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Danville?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Danville, including Berry Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Danville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Danville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Danville?

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

Do any waterfalls near Danville require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Danville?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Danville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Danville?

The closest waterfall to Danville is Tehan Falls, approximately 8 miles away.

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