Waterfall Hikes Near Elk Grove, CA

176,105 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Gold country canyons hold most of what Elk Grove hikers come looking for. Codfish Falls follows the North Fork American for 3.1 mostly level miles, with swimming in the river and dogs welcome, which makes it the easy pick on a hot day. Hidden Falls near Auburn goes 4.5 miles with 500 feet of gain. Green Valley Falls, west in Solano County, offers a short walk and a swimming hole. Six falls inside fifty miles, all at their best from the first rains through May.

Located at 38.4161°N, -121.3842°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elk Grove

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

6 waterfalls near Elk Grove have live flow data today

Codfish Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Finnegan Falls Barely Flowing Green Valley Falls Moderate Salmon Falls (historical) Barely Flowing

Updated 40 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Aft 82°F Sunny
Sat 86°F Sunny
Sun 91°F Sunny
Mon 87°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 88°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Elk Grove

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Green Valley Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 33rd percentile
  2. 2 Finnegan Falls Low · 623 cfs 14th percentile
  3. 3 Salmon Falls (historical) Barely Flowing · 4600 cfs 3rd percentile
  4. 4 Codfish Falls Barely Flowing · 48 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Hidden Falls Barely Flowing · 48 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Elk Grove (2 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.

Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

46.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

Codfish Falls

42.6 miles away
California
Easy
3.1 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Elk Grove (4 waterfalls)

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

Salmon Falls (historical) waterfall

Salmon Falls (historical)

35.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

43 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Elk Grove

Salmon Falls (historical) waterfall

Salmon Falls (historical)

35.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

43 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

46.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

Finnegan Falls

27.3 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Codfish Falls

42.6 miles away
California
Easy
3.1 miles 200 ft
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

32.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elk Grove

Are there free waterfalls near Elk Grove?

There is 1 free waterfall near Elk Grove, including Codfish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Elk Grove?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Elk Grove, including Codfish Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elk Grove?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Elk Grove, including Codfish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elk Grove?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Elk Grove, including Codfish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Elk Grove?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Elk Grove, including Codfish Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elk Grove?

The shortest waterfall hike near Elk Grove is Codfish Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Elk Grove require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Elk Grove requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Elk Grove?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Elk Grove have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Elk Grove?

The closest waterfall to Elk Grove is Salmon Falls (historical), approximately 30.1 miles away.

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