Waterfall Hikes Near Madera, CA

80,937 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Madera? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Madera. 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 36.9630°N, -120.0778°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Madera

Find waterfalls to hike near Madera

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Madera (3 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.

Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

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

Whisky Falls

33.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Madera (5 waterfalls)

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

Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

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

Corlieu Falls

45.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

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

Whisky Falls

33.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Madera With Waterfalls

Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

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

Corlieu Falls

45.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

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

Whisky Falls

33.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Chinquapin Falls waterfall

Chinquapin Falls

19.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chilnualna Fall waterfall

Chilnualna Fall

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

Foresta Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

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

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Madera, California

Unnamed Spring Fresno County

41.4 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...

Iridat Spring

44.0 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

44.5 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

45.8 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...

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