Waterfall Hikes Near Groveland, CA

591 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Groveland? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Groveland. 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 37.8325°N, -120.2392°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Groveland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 37 gauged

35 waterfalls near Groveland have live flow data 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 Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Preston Falls Barely Flowing Sardine Falls Barely Flowing Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Sat 69°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 72°F Sunny
Mon 77°F Sunny
Tue 79°F Sunny
Wed 77°F Sunny
Thu 74°F Sunny
Fri 76°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Groveland

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Jawbone Falls Low · 8 cfs 12th percentile
  2. 2 Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing · 141 cfs 7th percentile
  3. 3 Wapama Falls Barely Flowing · 141 cfs 7th percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Barely Flowing · 66 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 California Falls Barely Flowing · 333 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Tuolumne Falls Barely Flowing · 333 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Groveland (7 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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Groveland (8 waterfalls)

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

Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

10.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

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

All 37 Waterfalls Near Groveland

Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

39.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
9.4 miles 2 ft
Pywiack Cascade waterfall

Pywiack Cascade

36.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernal Fall waterfall

Vernal Fall

36 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Illilouette Falls waterfall

Illilouette Falls

39 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Silver Apron waterfall

Silver Apron

31.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevada Fall waterfall

Nevada Fall

48.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.0 miles 2 ft
Bunnell Cascade waterfall

Bunnell Cascade

37.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Waterwheel Falls waterfall

Waterwheel Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
18.0 miles 2 ft
Le Conte Falls waterfall

Le Conte Falls

30 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
California Falls waterfall

California Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
15.0 miles 2 ft
Tuolumne Falls waterfall

Tuolumne Falls

32.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.2 miles 500 ft
White Cascade waterfall

White Cascade

In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
11.0 miles 800 ft
Chilnualna Fall waterfall

Chilnualna Fall

13.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
8.2 miles 2 ft
Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

38.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

6.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

46.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Sardine Falls waterfall

Sardine Falls

38.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Groveland

Are there free waterfalls near Groveland?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Groveland, including Cascade Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Groveland?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Groveland, including Bridalveil Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Groveland?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Groveland, including Cascade Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Groveland?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Groveland, including Bridalveil Fall.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Groveland?

The shortest waterfall hike near Groveland is Bridalveil Fall at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Groveland?

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

Do any waterfalls near Groveland require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Groveland?

Yes, 37 waterfalls near Groveland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Groveland?

The closest waterfall to Groveland is Preston Falls, approximately 17.7 miles away.

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