Waterfall Hikes Near Lone Pine, CA

1,323 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lone Pine? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lone Pine. 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 36.5774°N, -118.0777°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lone Pine

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 18 gauged

11 waterfalls near Lone Pine have live flow data today

Chagoopa Falls Barely Flowing Marble Falls Barely Flowing Mist Falls Barely Flowing Roaring River Falls Barely Flowing Volcano Falls Barely Flowing Tufa Falls Barely Flowing Tokopah Falls Barely Flowing Cholollo Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Creek Falls Barely Flowing South Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fossil Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 85°F

Aft 94°F Sunny
Sat 91°F Sunny
Sun 83°F Sunny
Mon 85°F Sunny Best
Tue 88°F Sunny
Wed 90°F Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lone Pine

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cholollo Falls Low · 11 cfs 16th percentile
  2. 2 Salmon Creek Falls Low · 11 cfs 16th percentile
  3. 3 South Creek Falls Low · 11 cfs 16th percentile
  4. 4 Fossil Falls Low · 36 cfs 11th percentile
  5. 5 Chagoopa Falls Barely Flowing · 10 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Marble Falls Barely Flowing · 10 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lone Pine (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.

All 18 Waterfalls Near Lone Pine

Chagoopa Falls waterfall

Chagoopa Falls

California
Hard
30.0 miles 6 ft
Volcano Falls waterfall

Volcano Falls

24.9 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Tokopah Falls waterfall

Tokopah Falls

40.5 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Tufa Falls waterfall

Tufa Falls

12.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Marble Falls waterfall

Marble Falls

35.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

44.5 miles away
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Roaring River Falls waterfall

Roaring River Falls

46 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Darwin Falls waterfall

Darwin Falls

43.6 miles away
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Fossil Falls waterfall

Fossil Falls

22.2 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

41 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
First Falls waterfall

First Falls

37.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

36.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Ella Falls

34.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Blue Canyon Falls waterfall

Blue Canyon Falls

47.9 miles away
California
Hard
4.0 miles 800 ft
Silver Spray Falls waterfall

Silver Spray Falls

2.5 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
South Creek Falls waterfall

South Creek Falls

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

Salmon Creek Falls

44.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Cholollo Falls

28.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lone Pine

Are there free waterfalls near Lone Pine?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Lone Pine, including Fossil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lone Pine?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Lone Pine, including Darwin Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lone Pine?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lone Pine, including Fossil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lone Pine?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lone Pine, including Darwin Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lone Pine?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lone Pine is Blue Canyon Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lone Pine?

The tallest waterfall near Lone Pine is Tokopah Falls at 1,200 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Lone Pine require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lone Pine?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Lone Pine have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lone Pine?

The closest waterfall to Lone Pine is Chagoopa Falls, approximately 19.4 miles away.

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