Waterfall Hikes Near Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA

6,334 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lucas Valley-Marinwood? There are 11 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lucas Valley-Marinwood. 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 38.0405°N, -122.5765°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lucas Valley-Marinwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

11 waterfalls near Lucas Valley-Marinwood have live flow data today

Alamere Falls Low Butano Falls Moderate Cataract Falls Low Dawn Falls Low Green Valley Falls Low Huntington Falls Moderate Kent Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Linda Falls Moderate Tehan Falls Low

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Wed 74°F Sunny
Thu 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 75°F Sunny
Ind 78°F Sunny
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 74°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lucas Valley-Marinwood

Updated 23 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Butano Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 51st percentile
  2. 2 Huntington Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 33rd percentile
  3. 3 Kent Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 33rd percentile
  4. 4 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 33rd percentile
  5. 5 Linda Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 31st percentile
  6. 6 Green Valley Falls Low · 6 cfs 22nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lucas Valley-Marinwood (1 waterfall)

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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lucas Valley-Marinwood (6 waterfalls)

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

Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

24.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

22.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

13.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

13.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Lucas Valley-Marinwood

Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

24.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

26.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

22.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

36 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

13.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

13.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

13.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

45.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

25.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tehan Falls

37.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

21.3 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lucas Valley-Marinwood

Are there free waterfalls near Lucas Valley-Marinwood?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Lucas Valley-Marinwood, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lucas Valley-Marinwood?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Lucas Valley-Marinwood, including Green Valley Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lucas Valley-Marinwood?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lucas Valley-Marinwood, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lucas Valley-Marinwood?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lucas Valley-Marinwood, including Butano Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lucas Valley-Marinwood?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Lucas Valley-Marinwood, including Green Valley Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lucas Valley-Marinwood?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lucas Valley-Marinwood is Alamere Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lucas Valley-Marinwood?

The tallest waterfall near Lucas Valley-Marinwood is Alamere Falls at 40 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lucas Valley-Marinwood?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Lucas Valley-Marinwood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lucas Valley-Marinwood?

The closest waterfall to Lucas Valley-Marinwood is Dawn Falls, approximately 5.6 miles away.

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