Waterfall Hikes Near El Cajon, CA

105,721 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near El Cajon? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of El Cajon. 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 32.8017°N, -116.9604°W

Map of Waterfalls Near El Cajon

Find waterfalls to hike near El Cajon

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near El Cajon (1 waterfall)

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

26.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around El Cajon (3 waterfalls)

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

Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

23 miles away
California
Hard
6.6 miles 1,000 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

26.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mildred Falls waterfall

Mildred Falls

35.9 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near El Cajon With Waterfalls

Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

23 miles away
California
Hard
6.6 miles 1,000 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

26.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mildred Falls waterfall

Mildred Falls

35.9 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

21 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Washtub Falls waterfall

Washtub Falls

28.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

18.6 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 900 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near El Cajon, California

Agua Tibia Spring

29.8 mi 92°F

Agua Tibia Spring emerges at 92°F (33°C) near Rainbow in San Diego's foothills, where the name aptly means warm water in Spanis...
Vallecitos Spring

Vallecitos Spring

31.0 mi 79°F

Vallecitos Spring flows at 79 degrees in San Diego County's Laguna Mountains, producing water only 10.8 degrees above ambient t...
Agua Caliente Springs

Agua Caliente Springs

34.8 mi 101°F

Agua Caliente Springs flows at 101°F (38°C) in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, a geothermal oasis that rises just 30 degrees ab...
Warner Hot Spring

Warner Hot Spring

37.5 mi 138°F

Warner Hot Springs reaches 138°F in the mountains northeast of San Diego, among California's hottest documented springs. Sittin...
Jacumba Hot Springs

Jacumba Hot Springs

41.7 mi 101°F

Jacumba Hot Springs emerges at 101 degrees Fahrenheit from the Mountain Empire region of southeastern San Diego County near the...

De Luz Warm Springs

46.4 mi 85°F

De Luz Warm Springs emerges at 85°F from the rolling hills of northern San Diego County near Fallbrook, where water surfaces ju...

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