Waterfall Hikes Near Junction City, CA

1,195 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Junction City? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Junction City. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.7341°N, -123.0618°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Junction City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

8 waterfalls near Junction City have live flow data today

Burnt Ranch Falls Barely Flowing Gray Falls Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Whiskeytown Falls Barely Flowing Johnson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Kickapoo Waterfall Barely Flowing Pepperwood Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 71°F

Fri 76°F Sunny
Sat 71°F Sunny Best
Sun 78°F Sunny
Mon 83°F Sunny
Tue 85°F Sunny
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 82°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Junction City

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Burnt Ranch Falls Barely Flowing · 808 cfs 3rd percentile
  2. 2 Gray Falls Barely Flowing · 808 cfs 3rd percentile
  3. 3 Pepperwood Falls Barely Flowing · 27 cfs 2nd percentile
  4. 4 Johnson Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 725 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Crystal Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 593 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Junction City (5 waterfalls)

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

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

California
Hard
16.0 miles 2 ft
Crystal Creek Falls waterfall

Crystal Creek Falls

47.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whiskeytown Falls waterfall

Whiskeytown Falls

9.9 miles away
California
Moderate
3.4 miles 700 ft
Burnt Ranch Falls waterfall

Burnt Ranch Falls

34 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Gray Falls waterfall

Gray Falls

35.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Junction City

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

California
Hard
16.0 miles 2 ft
Crystal Creek Falls waterfall

Crystal Creek Falls

47.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whiskeytown Falls waterfall

Whiskeytown Falls

9.9 miles away
California
Moderate
3.4 miles 700 ft
Burnt Ranch Falls waterfall

Burnt Ranch Falls

34 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Gray Falls waterfall

Gray Falls

35.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Kickapoo Waterfall

California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Johnson Creek Falls waterfall

Johnson Creek Falls

41.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pepperwood Falls waterfall

Pepperwood Falls

25.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Junction City

Are there free waterfalls near Junction City?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Junction City, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Junction City?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Junction City, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Junction City?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Junction City, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Junction City?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Junction City, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Junction City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Junction City is Burnt Ranch Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Junction City?

The tallest waterfall near Junction City is Whiskeytown Falls at 220 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Junction City require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Junction City?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Junction City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Junction City?

The closest waterfall to Junction City is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 11.5 miles away.

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