Waterfall Hikes Near Glen Ellen, CA

998 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Glen Ellen? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Glen Ellen. 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 38.3564°N, -122.5412°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Glen Ellen

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

1 of 9 waterfalls near Glen Ellen is flowing strongly today

Alamere Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Dawn Falls Barely Flowing Green Valley Falls Strong Huntington Falls Moderate Kent Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Linda Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 97°F

Aft 95°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 97°F Sunny Best
Sun 102°F Sunny
Mon 92°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Wed 91°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Thu 86°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Glen Ellen

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Green Valley Falls Strong · 2 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Huntington Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 60th percentile
  3. 3 Kent Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 60th percentile
  4. 4 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 60th percentile
  5. 5 Alamere Falls Barely Flowing · 8 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Cataract Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Glen Ellen (1 waterfall)

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

8.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Glen Ellen (6 waterfalls)

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

Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

22.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

21.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

25.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Glen Ellen

Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

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

Linda Falls

22.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

8.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

21.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

25.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

25.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

30.4 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

45 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

45 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Glen Ellen

Are there free waterfalls near Glen Ellen?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Glen Ellen, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Glen Ellen?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Glen Ellen, including Green Valley Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Glen Ellen?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Glen Ellen, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Glen Ellen?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Glen Ellen, including Cataract Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Glen Ellen?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Glen Ellen, including Green Valley Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Glen Ellen?

The shortest waterfall hike near Glen Ellen is Alamere Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Glen Ellen?

The tallest waterfall near Glen Ellen is Alamere Falls at 40 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Glen Ellen?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Glen Ellen have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Glen Ellen?

The closest waterfall to Glen Ellen is Haraszthy Falls, approximately 8.3 miles away.

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