Waterfall Hikes Near El Portal, CA

479 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
49 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near El Portal? There are 49 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of El Portal. 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 37.6737°N, -119.7870°W

Map of Waterfalls Near El Portal

Find waterfalls to hike near El Portal

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near El Portal (11 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.

Foresta Falls waterfall

Foresta Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

4.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around El Portal (19 waterfalls)

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

Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

47.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

4.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

All Hiking Trails Near El Portal With Waterfalls

Chinquapin Falls waterfall

Chinquapin Falls

19.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foresta Falls waterfall

Foresta Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

47.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

12.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

4.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Silver Strand Falls waterfall

Silver Strand Falls

3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

32.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
0.5 miles 80 ft
Ribbon Fall waterfall

Ribbon Fall

3.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sentinel Fall waterfall

Sentinel Fall

1.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Illilouette Falls waterfall

Illilouette Falls

30.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Lower Yosemite Fall waterfall

Lower Yosemite Fall

11.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
Staircase Falls waterfall

Staircase Falls

1.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Yosemite Falls waterfall

Upper Yosemite Falls

12.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.6 miles 2 ft
Yosemite Falls waterfall

Yosemite Falls

12.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.2 miles 2,700 ft
Chilnualna Fall waterfall

Chilnualna Fall

38.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
8.2 miles 2 ft
Royal Arch Cascade waterfall

Royal Arch Cascade

0.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernal Fall waterfall

Vernal Fall

12.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Apron waterfall

Silver Apron

13 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lehamite Falls waterfall

Lehamite Falls

13.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevada Fall waterfall

Nevada Fall

0.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.0 miles 2 ft

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Hot springs near El Portal, California

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Casa Diablo Hot Springs And Geyser

Casa Diablo Hot Springs And Geyser

38.2 mi 199°F

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Fish Creek Hot Springs

Fish Creek Hot Springs

39.2 mi 110°F

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Chance Spring

Chance Spring

39.8 mi 73°F

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