Waterfall Hikes Near Kennedy Meadows, CA

93 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kennedy Meadows? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Kennedy Meadows. 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 36.0076°N, -118.1099°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kennedy Meadows

Find waterfalls to hike near Kennedy Meadows

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kennedy Meadows (2 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.

Fossil Falls waterfall

Fossil Falls

21.7 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Kennedy Meadows (2 waterfalls)

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

Fossil Falls waterfall

Fossil Falls

21.7 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Salmon Creek Falls waterfall

Salmon Creek Falls

47.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Kennedy Meadows With Waterfalls

Fossil Falls waterfall

Fossil Falls

21.7 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
South Creek Falls waterfall

South Creek Falls

46.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Salmon Creek Falls waterfall

Salmon Creek Falls

47.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cholollo Falls waterfall

Cholollo Falls

41.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Volcano Falls waterfall

Volcano Falls

38.2 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Chagoopa Falls waterfall

Chagoopa Falls

46.5 miles away
California
Hard
30.0 miles 6 ft
Darwin Falls waterfall

Darwin Falls

21.6 miles away
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Tufa Falls waterfall

Tufa Falls

22.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manly Fall (historical) waterfall

Manly Fall (historical)

17.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Kennedy Meadows, California

Unnamed Spring Kern County 1

Unnamed Spring Kern County 1

12.1 mi 80°F

An 80-degree spring rises at 3,200 feet in the Mojave Desert's high country, 15.5 degrees warmer than the surrounding air, acce...

Soda Springs

12.7 mi 100°F

Soda Springs flows at 100°F in the high Sierra Nevada at 7,857 feet elevation, delivering water 54.5 degrees warmer than the fr...
Fumarole

Fumarole

12.9 mi 203°F

Fumarole emerges at an extraordinary 203°F within the restricted Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake at 4,280 feet elevation, ...

Devils Kitchen

14.4 mi 207°F

Devils Kitchen emerges at an extreme 207°F from volcanic terrain within Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, featuring some of...
Coso Hot Springs

Coso Hot Springs

16.3 mi 207°F

Coso Hot Springs surges from the earth at an extreme 207°F (97°C) within the Coso Volcanic Field, representing one of Californi...
Jordan Hot Springs

Jordan Hot Springs

18.9 mi 124°F

Jordan Hot Springs delivers 124-degree water from the Golden Trout Wilderness at 6,533 feet elevation, ranking among California...

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