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

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

44 of 49 gauged

1 of 44 waterfalls near El Portal is flowing strongly today

Bridalveil Fall Barely Flowing Chilnualna Fall Barely Flowing Chinquapin Falls Barely Flowing Foresta Falls Barely Flowing Little Nellie Falls Barely Flowing Ribbon Fall Barely Flowing Silver Strand Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bunnell Cascade Barely Flowing Illilouette Falls Barely Flowing Lehamite Falls Barely Flowing Lower Yosemite Fall Barely Flowing Nevada Fall Barely Flowing Pywiack Cascade Barely Flowing Royal Arch Cascade Barely Flowing Sentinel Fall Barely Flowing Silver Apron Barely Flowing Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Vernal Fall Barely Flowing Upper Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Staircase Falls Barely Flowing Snow Creek Falls Barely Flowing California Falls Barely Flowing Le Conte Falls Barely Flowing Rancheria Falls Barely Flowing White Cascade Barely Flowing Waterwheel Falls Barely Flowing Tuolumne Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Jawbone Falls Low Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Sardine Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Llewellyn Falls Barely Flowing Lower Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Minaret Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Preston Falls Barely Flowing Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Sat 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 75°F Sunny
Mon 81°F Sunny
Tue 83°F Sunny
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 82°F Sunny
Fri 84°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near El Portal

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Horsetail Falls Strong · 58 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Jawbone Falls Low · 8 cfs 17th percentile
  3. 3 Preston Falls Barely Flowing · 158 cfs 3rd percentile
  4. 4 White Cascade Barely Flowing · 352 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Waterwheel Falls Barely Flowing · 352 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing · 273 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 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

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

The Cascades

3.3 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

37.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 49 Waterfalls Near El Portal

Whisky Falls waterfall CC

Whisky Falls

7.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

46.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

26.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Sardine Falls waterfall

Sardine Falls

38.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

22.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

40.6 miles away
California
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

42 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Llewellyn Falls

45.2 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 600 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

46.9 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near El Portal

Are there free waterfalls near El Portal?

There are 16 free waterfalls near El Portal, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near El Portal?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near El Portal, including Bridalveil Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in El Portal?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near El Portal, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near El Portal?

There are 39 kid-friendly waterfalls near El Portal, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near El Portal?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near El Portal, including Angel Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near El Portal?

The shortest waterfall hike near El Portal is Angel Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near El Portal?

The tallest waterfall near El Portal is Yosemite Falls at 2,425 feet.

Do any waterfalls near El Portal require permits?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near El Portal require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around El Portal?

Yes, 49 waterfalls near El Portal have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to El Portal?

The closest waterfall to El Portal is Chinquapin Falls, approximately 1.6 miles away.

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