Waterfall Hikes Near McKinleyville, CA

16,913 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near McKinleyville? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of McKinleyville. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.9488°N, -124.0857°W

Map of Waterfalls Near McKinleyville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near McKinleyville have live flow data today

Burnt Ranch Falls Barely Flowing Gray Falls Barely Flowing Ishi Pishi Falls Moderate Pepperwood Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 60°F

Aft 60°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 61°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 61°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 61°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 59°F Partly Sunny
Thu 59°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 60°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near McKinleyville

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ishi Pishi Falls Moderate · 395 cfs 66th percentile
  2. 2 Pepperwood Falls Low · 27 cfs 14th percentile
  3. 3 Burnt Ranch Falls Barely Flowing · 758 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Gray Falls Barely Flowing · 758 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around McKinleyville (2 waterfalls)

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

Gray Falls waterfall

Gray Falls

35.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Burnt Ranch Falls waterfall

Burnt Ranch Falls

34 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near McKinleyville

Gray Falls waterfall

Gray Falls

35.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Burnt Ranch Falls waterfall

Burnt Ranch Falls

34 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Pepperwood Falls waterfall

Pepperwood Falls

25.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ishi Pishi Falls waterfall

Ishi Pishi Falls

48.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near McKinleyville

Are there free waterfalls near McKinleyville?

There are 2 free waterfalls near McKinleyville, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in McKinleyville?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near McKinleyville, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near McKinleyville?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near McKinleyville, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near McKinleyville?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near McKinleyville, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near McKinleyville?

The shortest waterfall hike near McKinleyville is Burnt Ranch Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around McKinleyville?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near McKinleyville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to McKinleyville?

The closest waterfall to McKinleyville is Gray Falls, approximately 30.1 miles away.

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Sulphur Springs

67.1 mi 84°F

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