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

1 of 6 waterfalls near Elk Grove is flowing strongly today

Codfish Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Moderate Finnegan Falls Strong Salmon Falls (historical) Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 92°F

Tue 93°F Sunny
Wed 92°F Sunny Best
Thu 94°F Sunny
Fri 94°F Sunny
Sat 95°F Sunny
Sun 94°F Sunny
Mon 93°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Elk Grove

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Finnegan Falls Strong · 709 cfs 80th percentile
  2. 2 Salmon Falls (historical) Moderate · 1850 cfs 67th percentile
  3. 3 Codfish Falls Moderate · 88 cfs 61st percentile
  4. 4 Hidden Falls Moderate · 88 cfs 61st 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

40.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Codfish Falls in California, about 210 feet of drop LiDAR

Codfish Falls

46.6 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)

30.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

35.6 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Elk Grove

Salmon Falls (historical) waterfall

Salmon Falls (historical)

30.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

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

Green Valley Falls

40.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Finnegan Falls in California LiDAR

Finnegan Falls

43.5 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Codfish Falls in California, about 210 feet of drop LiDAR

Codfish Falls

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

Haraszthy Falls

49.8 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

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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