Waterfall Hikes Near Los Banos, CA

45,560 residents

Los Angeles Time Zone

5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Los Banos? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Los Banos. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.0630°N, -120.8406°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Los Banos

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

5 waterfalls near Los Banos have live flow data today

Finnegan Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 90°F

Tod 91°F Sunny

Wed 87°F Sunny

Thu 86°F Sunny

Fri 90°F Sunny Best

Ind 94°F Sunny

Sun 94°F Sunny

Mon 93°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Los Banos

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

1 Finnegan Falls Barely Flowing · 964 cfs 0th percentile

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All 5 Waterfalls Near Los Banos

Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

31.5 miles away

California

Moderate

3.0 miles 500 ft

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

31.9 miles away

California

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Black Rock Falls waterfall

Black Rock Falls

34.1 miles away

California

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

34.5 miles away

California

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Finnegan Falls

37.6 miles away

California

Moderate

3.0 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Los Banos

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Los Banos?

The shortest waterfall hike near Los Banos is Basin Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Los Banos?

The closest waterfall to Los Banos is Triple Falls, approximately 41.1 miles away.

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