Waterfall Hikes Near Foresta, CA

75 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
50 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Foresta? There are 50 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Foresta. 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 37.6983°N, -119.7552°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Foresta

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 50 gauged

2 of 45 waterfalls near Foresta are flowing strongly today

Bridalveil Fall Barely Flowing Chilnualna Fall Barely Flowing Chinquapin Falls Barely Flowing Foresta Falls Barely Flowing Little Nellie Falls Barely Flowing Ribbon Fall Barely Flowing Silver Strand Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bunnell Cascade Barely Flowing Illilouette Falls Barely Flowing Lehamite Falls Barely Flowing Lower Yosemite Fall Barely Flowing Nevada Fall Barely Flowing Pywiack Cascade Barely Flowing Royal Arch Cascade Barely Flowing Sentinel Fall Barely Flowing Silver Apron Barely Flowing Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Vernal Fall Barely Flowing Upper Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Staircase Falls Barely Flowing Snow Creek Falls Barely Flowing California Falls Barely Flowing Le Conte Falls Barely Flowing Rancheria Falls Barely Flowing White Cascade Barely Flowing Waterwheel Falls Barely Flowing Tuolumne Falls Barely Flowing Carson Falls Barely Flowing Llewellyn Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Jawbone Falls Strong Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Sardine Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Lower Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Minaret Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Preston Falls Moderate Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 64°F

Aft 64°F Sunny Best
Sun 65°F Sunny
Mon 68°F Sunny
Tue 71°F Sunny
Wed 71°F Sunny
Thu 69°F Sunny
Fri 71°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Foresta

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Jawbone Falls Strong · 9 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Horsetail Falls Strong · 58 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Preston Falls Moderate · 161 cfs 31st percentile
  4. 4 Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing · 141 cfs 9th percentile
  5. 5 Wapama Falls Barely Flowing · 141 cfs 9th percentile
  6. 6 Rancheria Falls Barely Flowing · 313 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Foresta (11 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.

Foresta Falls waterfall

Foresta Falls

37.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

3.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Foresta (20 waterfalls)

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

Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

37.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 50 Waterfalls Near Foresta

Lower Rainbow Falls waterfall

Lower Rainbow Falls

23.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Whisky Falls waterfall CC

Whisky Falls

7.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Sardine Falls waterfall

Sardine Falls

38.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

26.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

22.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

40.6 miles away
California
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

42 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carson Falls waterfall

Carson Falls

43.3 miles away
California
Moderate
3.6 miles 800 ft

Llewellyn Falls

45.2 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 600 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

46.9 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Foresta

Are there free waterfalls near Foresta?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Foresta, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Foresta?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Foresta, including Bridalveil Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Foresta?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Foresta, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Foresta?

There are 40 kid-friendly waterfalls near Foresta, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Foresta?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Foresta, including Angel Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Foresta?

The shortest waterfall hike near Foresta is Angel Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Foresta?

The tallest waterfall near Foresta is Yosemite Falls at 2,425 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Foresta require permits?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Foresta require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Foresta?

Yes, 50 waterfalls near Foresta have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Foresta?

The closest waterfall to Foresta is Foresta Falls, approximately 0.5 miles away.

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