Waterfall Hikes Near Mesa, CA

374 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mesa? There are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mesa. 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 37.4190°N, -118.5424°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mesa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 19 gauged

8 waterfalls near Mesa have live flow data today

Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Lower Rainbow Falls Moderate Minaret Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Mist Falls Barely Flowing Roaring River Falls Barely Flowing Tokopah Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 90°F

Tue 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Sunny
Sun 90°F Sunny
Mon 90°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Mesa

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Rainbow Falls Moderate · 24 cfs 47th percentile
  2. 2 Minaret Falls Moderate · 24 cfs 47th percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 24 cfs 47th percentile
  4. 4 Twin Falls Moderate · 24 cfs 47th percentile
  5. 5 Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Mist Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mesa (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.

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

21.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mesa (9 waterfalls)

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

Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

25 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near Mesa

Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

46.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

25 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
First Falls waterfall

First Falls

47.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

25.6 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

21.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

42.7 miles away
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Lower Rainbow Falls waterfall

Lower Rainbow Falls

19 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

18.9 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Blue Canyon Falls waterfall

Blue Canyon Falls

34.3 miles away
California
Hard
4.0 miles 800 ft
Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

16.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Roaring River Falls waterfall

Roaring River Falls

40.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Spray Falls waterfall

Silver Spray Falls

46.9 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft

Camino Falls

39.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whisky Falls waterfall CC

Whisky Falls

7.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Garlic Falls waterfall

Garlic Falls

California
Hard
10.0 miles 2 ft
Tokopah Falls waterfall

Tokopah Falls

42.6 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

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

Red Rock Falls

8.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

0.6 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mesa

Are there free waterfalls near Mesa?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Mesa, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mesa?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Mesa, including Corlieu Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mesa?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mesa, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mesa?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mesa, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mesa?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Mesa, including Angel Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mesa?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mesa is Angel Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mesa?

The tallest waterfall near Mesa is Tokopah Falls at 1,200 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mesa?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Mesa have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mesa?

The closest waterfall to Mesa is Second Falls, approximately 17.6 miles away.

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