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

Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

19.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Tueeulala Falls waterfall

Tueeulala Falls

28.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 200 ft
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

41.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
9.4 miles 2 ft
Wapama Falls waterfall

Wapama Falls

27.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 350 ft
Bunnell Cascade waterfall

Bunnell Cascade

35.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

26.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

17.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pywiack Cascade waterfall

Pywiack Cascade

6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

45.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Jawbone Falls waterfall

Jawbone Falls

27.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

38.7 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Waterwheel Falls waterfall

Waterwheel Falls

16.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
18.0 miles 2 ft
Le Conte Falls waterfall

Le Conte Falls

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

California Falls

33.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
15.0 miles 2 ft
Tuolumne Falls waterfall

Tuolumne Falls

16.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.2 miles 500 ft
White Cascade waterfall

White Cascade

2.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
11.0 miles 800 ft
Camino Falls waterfall

Camino Falls

7.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

16.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

5.2 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Lower Rainbow Falls waterfall

Lower Rainbow Falls

36.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near El Portal, California

Reds Meadow Hot Springs

Reds Meadow Hot Springs

32.9 mi 115°F

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Fumaroles

Fumaroles

34.6 mi

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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

Fish Creek Hot Springs, also called Iva Bell Hot Springs, emerges at 110°F deep in Sierra National Forest's backcountry at 7,24...
Chance Spring

Chance Spring

39.8 mi 73°F

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