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

Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

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

Foresta Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Chilnualna Fall waterfall

Chilnualna Fall

38.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
8.2 miles 2 ft
Chinquapin Falls waterfall

Chinquapin Falls

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

Llewellyn Falls

21.2 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 600 ft
Whisky Falls waterfall

Whisky Falls

33.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

17.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

45.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

38.7 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Carson Falls waterfall

Carson Falls

36 miles away
California
Moderate
3.6 miles 800 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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