Waterfall Hikes Near Mariposa, CA

1,060 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mariposa? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mariposa. 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 37.4912°N, -119.9722°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mariposa

Find waterfalls to hike near Mariposa

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mariposa (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.

Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

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

Foresta Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mariposa (12 waterfalls)

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

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

All Hiking Trails Near Mariposa With Waterfalls

Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

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

Chinquapin Falls

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

Corlieu Falls

45.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 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
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

12.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

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

Preston Falls

19.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Silver Strand Falls waterfall

Silver Strand Falls

3 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
Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

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

Jawbone Falls

27.5 miles away
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
Camino Falls waterfall

Camino Falls

7.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sentinel Fall waterfall

Sentinel Fall

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

Illilouette Falls

30.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Lower Yosemite Fall waterfall

Lower Yosemite Fall

11.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
Staircase Falls waterfall

Staircase Falls

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

Upper Yosemite Falls

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

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Hot springs near Mariposa, California

Unnamed Spring Mono County 1

39.1 mi 95°F

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Reds Meadow Hot Springs

Reds Meadow Hot Springs

44.2 mi 115°F

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Unnamed Spring Mono County 5

Unnamed Spring Mono County 5

59.6 mi 72°F

This 72-degree thermal spring near Bridgeport sits at 6,383 feet elevation, requiring a short 160-meter walk from the road in M...

Hot Spring

64.9 mi 151°F

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Valley Springs

Valley Springs

70.4 mi 75°F

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Warm Spring

70.9 mi 77°F

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