Waterfall Hikes Near Hayward, CA
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hayward? Luckily, there are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hayward, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near Hayward
Find waterfalls to hike near Hayward
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hayward (5 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.

Castle Rock Falls
42.7 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Huntington Falls
43.1 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rainbow Falls
43.1 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Silver Falls
47.3 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hayward (8 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Huntington Falls
43.1 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rainbow Falls
43.1 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Silver Falls
47.3 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Hayward With Waterfalls

Tehan Falls
11 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Castle Rock Falls
42.7 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Huntington Falls
43.1 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rainbow Falls
43.1 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Butano Falls
52.4 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Silver Falls
47.3 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Golden Falls
47.4 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Berry Creek Falls
46.6 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 10.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 2 ft

Kent Falls
26.4 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Dawn Falls
28.3 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.7 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Green Valley Falls
24.8 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Maple Falls
25 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 7.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Finnegan Falls
38.6 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Fiver Finger Falls
23.7 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Cataract Falls
30.5 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 750 ft

Basin Falls
22.8 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Black Rock Falls
22.7 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Upper Falls
22.7 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Triple Falls
39.9 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

California
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 13.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 1600 ft