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 Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 87°F

Tod 95°F Sunny
Thu 90°F Sunny
Jun 86°F Sunny
Sat 87°F Sunny Best
Sun 91°F Sunny
Mon 94°F Sunny
Tue 97°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Los Banos

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Finnegan Falls Moderate · 1450 cfs 41st percentile

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All 5 Waterfalls Near Los Banos

Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

44.2 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black Rock Falls waterfall

Black Rock Falls

California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Finnegan Falls

18.6 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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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Los Banos, California

Spring In Oneill Forebay

9.5 mi 70°F

This unusual 70-degree thermal spring emerges within the O'Neill Forebay, part of California's San Luis Reservoir State Recreat...

Iridat Spring

16.6 mi 73°F

Iridat Spring emerges at 73 degrees Fahrenheit from the Merced County foothills at 1,198 feet elevation, creating a minimal 10-...

Spring

17.1 mi 81°F

This 81-degree thermal spring emerges in Merced County's oak-dotted foothills where the San Joaquin Valley rises toward the inl...
Mercey Hot Springs

Mercey Hot Springs

18.4 mi 119°F

Mercey Hot Springs flows at a scalding 119°F, among California's hottest springs, located in the remote Little Panoche Valley w...

Unnamed Spring Fresno County

27.3 mi 75°F

This modest 75-degree thermal spring emerges over 1,100 meters from the nearest road in Fresno County's remote hills near Fireb...

Gilroy Hot Springs

29.2 mi 106°F

Gilroy Hot Springs flows at 106 degrees Fahrenheit within Henry W. Coe State Park, a California Historical Landmark and Nationa...

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