Waterfall Hikes Near Mammoth Lakes, CA

7,253 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mammoth Lakes? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mammoth Lakes. 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 37.6273°N, -118.9900°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mammoth Lakes

Find waterfalls to hike near Mammoth Lakes

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mammoth Lakes (9 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.

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

44.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

16.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mammoth Lakes (13 waterfalls)

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

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

44.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

16.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

5.2 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Lower Rainbow Falls waterfall

Lower Rainbow Falls

36.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

5 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Mammoth Lakes With Waterfalls

White Cascade waterfall

White Cascade

2.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
11.0 miles 800 ft
Upper Yosemite Falls waterfall

Upper Yosemite Falls

12.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.6 miles 2 ft
Yosemite Falls waterfall

Yosemite Falls

12.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.2 miles 2,700 ft
Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

32.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
0.5 miles 80 ft
Silver Strand Falls waterfall

Silver Strand Falls

3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ribbon Fall waterfall

Ribbon Fall

3.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
California Falls waterfall

California Falls

33.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
15.0 miles 2 ft
Le Conte Falls waterfall

Le Conte Falls

46.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chinquapin Falls waterfall

Chinquapin Falls

19.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Waterwheel Falls waterfall

Waterwheel Falls

16.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
18.0 miles 2 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

4.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

12.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whisky Falls waterfall

Whisky Falls

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

Foresta Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

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

Corlieu Falls

45.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

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

Angel Falls

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

Garlic Falls

45.7 miles away
California
Hard
10.0 miles 2 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

36.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Mammoth Lakes, California

Fumaroles

Fumaroles

1.9 mi

Fumaroles vent superheated steam high in the Sierra at 8,167 feet, where the geothermal system expresses itself through mountai...
Unnamed Spring Mono County 2

Unnamed Spring Mono County 2

4.0 mi 72°F

At 7,313 feet elevation, this 72-degree thermal spring near Mammoth Lakes flows just 45 meters from El Camino Sierra Road in ha...
Reds Meadow Hot Springs

Reds Meadow Hot Springs

4.0 mi 115°F

Reds Meadow Hot Springs flows at an impressive 115°F high in the Eastern Sierra at 7,638 feet elevation, delivering water 72 de...
Casa Diablo Hot Springs And Geyser

Casa Diablo Hot Springs And Geyser

4.2 mi 199°F

Casa Diablo Hot Springs and Geyser erupts at 199 degrees Fahrenheit—one of California's most extreme geothermal features. Locat...
Chance Spring

Chance Spring

4.9 mi 73°F

Chance Spring emerges modestly at 73 degrees Fahrenheit from land managed by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power near Mam...
Fish Creek Hot Springs

Fish Creek Hot Springs

6.1 mi 110°F

Fish Creek Hot Springs, also called Iva Bell Hot Springs, emerges at 110°F deep in Sierra National Forest's backcountry at 7,24...

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