Waterfall Hikes Near Lee Vining, CA

594 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
50 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lee Vining? There are 50 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lee Vining. 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 37.9546°N, -119.1221°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lee Vining

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lee Vining (11 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.

Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

16.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lee Vining (20 waterfalls)

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

Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

16.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Lee Vining With Waterfalls

Royal Arch Cascade waterfall

Royal Arch Cascade

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

Yosemite Falls

12.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.2 miles 2,700 ft
Upper Yosemite Falls waterfall

Upper Yosemite Falls

12.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.6 miles 2 ft
Staircase Falls waterfall

Staircase Falls

1.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Yosemite Fall waterfall

Lower Yosemite Fall

11.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
Illilouette Falls waterfall

Illilouette Falls

30.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

7.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Sentinel Fall waterfall

Sentinel Fall

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

Horsetail Falls

5 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Ribbon Fall waterfall

Ribbon Fall

3.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

32.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
0.5 miles 80 ft
Silver Strand Falls waterfall

Silver Strand Falls

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

Preston Falls

19.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

4.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

40.1 miles away
California
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Silver Falls

17.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sardine Falls waterfall

Sardine Falls

45.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jawbone Falls waterfall

Jawbone Falls

27.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camino Falls waterfall

Camino Falls

7.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Lee Vining, California

Unnamed Spring Mono County 5

Unnamed Spring Mono County 5

2.4 mi 72°F

This 72-degree thermal spring near Bridgeport sits at 6,383 feet elevation, requiring a short 160-meter walk from the road in M...
Unnamed Spring Mono County 6

Unnamed Spring Mono County 6

4.3 mi 91°F

This 91-degree thermal spring near Mammoth Lakes delivers exceptional warmth, running 42 degrees above the cool ambient air whe...

Paoha Island Springs

5.9 mi 181°F

Rising from the volcanic island of Paoha in Mono Lake, Paoha Island Springs reaches 181 degrees Fahrenheit—one of California's ...

Hot Spring

6.3 mi 151°F

Hot Spring near Bridgeport emerges at 151°F just 130 feet from the road, making it perhaps the most accessible high-temperature...

Unnamed Spring Mono County 7

10.3 mi 97°F

This 97-degree thermal spring sits at 8,159 feet elevation within Inyo National Forest, running an extraordinary 56.7 degrees a...

Warm Spring

12.3 mi 77°F

Warm Spring flows at 77°F near Bridgeport in California's High Sierra, rising 33.5 degrees above the 43.5°F annual average in a...

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