Waterfall Hikes Near Fernley, NV

23,035 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fernley? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fernley. 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 39.5627°N, -119.1906°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fernley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

1 of 2 waterfalls near Fernley is flowing strongly today

Jumbo Falls Barely Flowing Twenty Six Foot Drop Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 85°F

Tue 97°F Haze then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 85°F Sunny Best
Sun 87°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Fernley

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Twenty Six Foot Drop Strong · 110 cfs 80th percentile
  2. 2 Jumbo Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile

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All 2 Waterfalls Near Fernley

Twenty Six Foot Drop

38.7 miles away
Nevada
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jumbo Falls waterfall

Jumbo Falls

32.1 miles away
Nevada
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fernley

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fernley?

The shortest waterfall hike near Fernley is Jumbo Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Fernley?

The tallest waterfall near Fernley is Twenty Six Foot Drop at 26 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fernley?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Fernley has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fernley?

The closest waterfall to Fernley is Twenty Six Foot Drop, approximately 16 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Fernley, Nevada

Patua Hot Springs (Fernley)

Patua Hot Springs (Fernley)

5.1 mi 187°F

Patua Hot Springs near Fernley flows at 187°F on Bureau of Land Management public land at 4,100 feet elevation, ranking among N...

(Soda Lake Area)

14.3 mi 210°F

The Soda Lake Area thermal system near Fallon, Nevada, produces water at 210°F — a full 153 degrees above ambient air temperatu...

Eagle Salt Works Spring

14.7 mi

Eagle Salt Works Spring emerges at hot temperatures in Lyon County near Fernley at 4,045 feet elevation, located 539.3 meters f...
Soda Lake

Soda Lake

15.1 mi 86°F

Soda Lake releases 86-degree water through a county-managed recreation area in Churchill County, Nevada. The thermal feature si...

Bradys Hot Springs

18.6 mi 209°F

Bradys Hot Springs emerges at 209°F in Lyon County near Fernley, ranking among the hottest thermal features in western Nevada. ...
Wabuska Hot Springs

Wabuska Hot Springs

19.9 mi 201°F

Wabuska Hot Springs emerges at 201°F in Lyon County at 4,299 feet elevation, making it one of Nevada's hottest documented therm...

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