Waterfall Hikes Near McCloud, CA

959 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near McCloud? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of McCloud. 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 41.2541°N, -122.1361°W

Map of Waterfalls Near McCloud

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 21 gauged

7 waterfalls near McCloud have live flow data today

Burney Falls Moderate Pit River Falls Moderate Clover Creek Falls Barely Flowing Coquette Falls Moderate Whitney Falls Moderate Johnson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Kickapoo Waterfall Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 70°F

Fri 73°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 66°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 70°F Sunny Best
Mon 78°F Sunny
Tue 79°F Sunny
Wed 78°F Sunny
Thu 76°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near McCloud

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Coquette Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Whitney Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Burney Falls Moderate · 921 cfs 46th percentile
  4. 4 Pit River Falls Moderate · 921 cfs 46th percentile
  5. 5 Johnson Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Clover Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 48 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near McCloud (4 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.

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

16.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

16.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Faery Falls waterfall

Faery Falls

14.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around McCloud (10 waterfalls)

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

Ash Creek Falls waterfall

Ash Creek Falls

11.6 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near McCloud

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

16.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

16.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

16.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mossbrae Falls waterfall

Mossbrae Falls

5.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ash Creek Falls waterfall

Ash Creek Falls

11.6 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Faery Falls waterfall

Faery Falls

14.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Coquette Falls

16.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitney Falls waterfall

Whitney Falls

14.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Kinner Falls

California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Potem Falls waterfall

Potem Falls

35.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hatchet Creek Falls

California
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Lion Slide Falls

39.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Montgomery Creek Falls waterfall

Montgomery Creek Falls

39.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lion Wash Falls waterfall

Lion Wash Falls

40.1 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Burney Falls waterfall

Burney Falls

43.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Clover Creek Falls waterfall

Clover Creek Falls

45 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kickapoo Waterfall

California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pit River Falls waterfall

Pit River Falls

8.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Johnson Creek Falls waterfall

Johnson Creek Falls

41.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bear Creek Falls waterfall

Bear Creek Falls

45.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near McCloud

Are there free waterfalls near McCloud?

There are 10 free waterfalls near McCloud, including Ash Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near McCloud?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near McCloud, including Burney Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in McCloud?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near McCloud, including Ash Creek Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near McCloud?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near McCloud, including Ash Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near McCloud?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near McCloud, including Hatchet Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near McCloud?

The shortest waterfall hike near McCloud is Ash Creek Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near McCloud?

The tallest waterfall near McCloud is Lower Falls at 320 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around McCloud?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near McCloud have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to McCloud?

The closest waterfall to McCloud is Lower Falls, approximately 5.3 miles away.

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