Waterfall Hikes Near Hayward, CA

160,602 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Hayward's waterfall map points across the bay and into the Santa Cruz Mountains. Berry Creek Falls in Big Basin is the pilgrimage, a 65 foot drop in the redwoods at the heart of a 10.5 mile day. Its neighbors Silver Falls and Golden Falls come cheaper at 1.5 and 2.5 miles, dogs allowed on both. Castle Rock Falls spills 80 feet off a sandstone rim after 1.2 miles of walking. Closer to home, Huntington Falls in Golden Gate Park makes a one mile loop. Twenty one falls sit within fifty miles.

Located at 37.6328°N, -122.0766°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hayward

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

5 of 21 waterfalls near Hayward are flowing strongly today

Alamere Falls Moderate Berry Creek Falls Low Butano Falls Moderate Golden Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Castle Rock Falls Moderate Cataract Falls Strong Dawn Falls Strong Finnegan Falls Moderate Green Valley Falls Barely Flowing Huntington Falls Strong Kent Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Tehan Falls Moderate

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 72°F

Aft 72°F Sunny Best
Fri 75°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 72°F Partly Sunny
Mon 73°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 80°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hayward

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Castle Rock Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Huntington Falls Strong · 1 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Kent Falls Strong · 1 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Rainbow Falls Strong · 1 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Cataract Falls Strong · 0 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Dawn Falls Strong · 0 cfs 78th percentile

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🚗 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 waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

21.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

23.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.8 miles away
California
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

30.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Hayward

LiDAR terrain view around Tehan Falls in California, about 286 feet of drop LiDAR

Tehan Falls

7.8 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

21.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

23.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.8 miles away
California
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

29.3 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

30.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

30.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Berry Creek Falls waterfall

Berry Creek Falls

30.6 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

33.5 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

35.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

35.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

36.3 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Finnegan Falls in California LiDAR

Finnegan Falls

37.1 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Fiver Finger Falls in California, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Fiver Finger Falls

37.6 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

37.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

38.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Black Rock Falls waterfall

Black Rock Falls

38.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

38.6 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

39.1 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

45.6 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hayward

Are there free waterfalls near Hayward?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Hayward, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hayward?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Hayward, including Castle Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hayward?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hayward, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hayward?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hayward, including Berry Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hayward?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hayward?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hayward is Alamere Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hayward?

The tallest waterfall near Hayward is Castle Rock Falls at 80 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Hayward require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Hayward requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hayward?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Hayward have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hayward?

The closest waterfall to Hayward is Tehan Falls, approximately 7.8 miles away.

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