Waterfall Hikes Near El Portal, CA

479 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
50 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near El Portal? There are 50 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

45 of 50 gauged

45 waterfalls near El Portal have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 87°F

Tod 96°F Sunny
Wed 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 85°F Sunny
Sat 88°F Sunny
Sun 88°F Sunny
Mon 87°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near El Portal

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Snow Creek Falls Moderate · 31 cfs 65th percentile
  2. 2 Staircase Falls Moderate · 31 cfs 65th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Yosemite Falls Moderate · 31 cfs 65th percentile
  4. 4 Vernal Fall Moderate · 31 cfs 65th percentile
  5. 5 Yosemite Falls Moderate · 31 cfs 65th percentile
  6. 6 Silver Apron Moderate · 31 cfs 65th 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

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

The Cascades

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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around El Portal (20 waterfalls)

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

Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

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

All 50 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

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

Twin Falls

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

Sardine Falls

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

Horsetail Falls

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

Leavitt Falls

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

Silver Falls

17.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carson Falls waterfall

Carson Falls

30 miles away
California
Moderate
3.6 miles 800 ft

Llewellyn Falls

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

Horsetail Falls

25 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 17 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 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near El Portal, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near El Portal?

There are 40 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, 50 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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