Waterfall Hikes Near Escondido, CA

151,114 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Escondido? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Escondido. 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 33.1348°N, -117.0723°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Escondido

Find waterfalls to hike near Escondido

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Escondido (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

26.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Escondido (4 waterfalls)

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

Mildred Falls waterfall

Mildred Falls

41 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

41.6 miles away
California
Hard
6.6 miles 1,000 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

26.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Escondido With Waterfalls

Washtub Falls waterfall

Washtub Falls

30.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mildred Falls waterfall

Mildred Falls

41 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

41.6 miles away
California
Hard
6.6 miles 1,000 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

41.7 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 900 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

26.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Hidden Heart Falls waterfall

Hidden Heart Falls

26.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

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

Hidden Falls

33.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Andreas Falls waterfall

Andreas Falls

34.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.6 miles 100 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Escondido, California

Agua Tibia Spring

13.5 mi 92°F

Agua Tibia Spring emerges at 92°F (33°C) near Rainbow in San Diego's foothills, where the name aptly means warm water in Spanis...
Murrietta Hot Springs

Murrietta Hot Springs

24.1 mi 132°F

Murrietta Hot Springs flows at a dramatic 132°F (56°C) in Riverside County—68 degrees above ambient air temperature—with high s...
Temecula Hot Springs

Temecula Hot Springs

24.3 mi 116°F

Temecula Hot Springs emerges at 116°F in Riverside County's warm inland valleys, with remarkably alkaline chemistry (pH 9.1) re...

De Luz Warm Springs

25.4 mi 85°F

De Luz Warm Springs emerges at 85°F from the rolling hills of northern San Diego County near Fallbrook, where water surfaces ju...
Warner Hot Spring

Warner Hot Spring

26.0 mi 138°F

Warner Hot Springs reaches 138°F in the mountains northeast of San Diego, among California's hottest documented springs. Sittin...

Unnamed Spring Riverside County 1

33.8 mi

This unnamed warm spring emerges on the Cahuilla Reservation in Riverside County near Anza at 3,600 feet elevation, representin...

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