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

3 of 21 waterfalls near Danville are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Partly Sunny · 75°F

Sun 75°F Partly Sunny Best
Mon 77°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 81°F Sunny
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 95°F Sunny
Fri 87°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 81°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Danville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Berry Creek Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Finnegan Falls Strong · 658 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Castle Rock Falls Strong · 1 cfs 77th percentile
  4. 4 Cataract Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 55th percentile
  5. 5 Dawn Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 55th percentile
  6. 6 Butano Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 54th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Danville (5 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.

Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

23.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.5 miles away
California
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

31.6 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.

Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

31.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Danville

LiDAR terrain view around Tehan Falls in California, about 286 feet of drop LiDAR

Tehan Falls

8 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

23.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.5 miles away
California
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

29.3 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

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

Green Valley Falls

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

Cataract Falls

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

Castle Rock Falls

34.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Finnegan Falls in California LiDAR

Finnegan Falls

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

Maple Falls

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

Alamere Falls

41.4 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Fiver Finger Falls in California, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Fiver Finger Falls

41.8 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

42.5 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

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

Basin Falls

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

Black Rock Falls

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

Upper Falls

42.9 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

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

Silver Falls

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

Golden Falls

43.7 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 5 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 0.1 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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