Waterfall Hikes Near Farmington, CA

111 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Farmington? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Farmington. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.9299°N, -121.0044°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Farmington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near Farmington have live flow data today

Finnegan Falls Low Jawbone Falls Moderate Preston Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls (historical) Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 78°F

Tod 78°F Sunny Best
Sat 82°F Sunny
Sun 81°F Sunny
Lab 85°F Sunny
Tue 88°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 89°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Farmington

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Jawbone Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 28th percentile
  2. 2 Salmon Falls (historical) Moderate · 2510 cfs 27th percentile
  3. 3 Finnegan Falls Low · 583 cfs 10th percentile
  4. 4 Preston Falls Barely Flowing · 83 cfs 1st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Farmington (2 waterfalls)

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

Salmon Falls (historical) waterfall

Salmon Falls (historical)

26.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

17.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Farmington

Finnegan Falls

14.4 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Salmon Falls (historical) waterfall

Salmon Falls (historical)

26.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Jawbone Falls

27.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

17.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Farmington

Are there free waterfalls near Farmington?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Farmington, including Jawbone Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Farmington?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Farmington, including Preston Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Farmington?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Farmington, including Jawbone Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Farmington?

The shortest waterfall hike near Farmington is Finnegan Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Farmington?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Farmington have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Farmington?

The closest waterfall to Farmington is Finnegan Falls, approximately 22.8 miles away.

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