Waterfall Hikes Near Mi-Wuk Village, CA

1,010 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mi-Wuk Village? There are 44 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mi-Wuk Village. 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 38.0570°N, -120.1793°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mi-Wuk Village

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 44 gauged

1 of 43 waterfalls near Mi-Wuk Village is flowing strongly today

Bridalveil Fall Moderate Chilnualna Fall Moderate Chinquapin Falls Moderate Foresta Falls Moderate Little Nellie Falls Moderate Ribbon Fall Moderate Silver Strand Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bunnell Cascade Moderate Illilouette Falls Moderate Lehamite Falls Moderate Lower Yosemite Fall Moderate Nevada Fall Moderate Pywiack Cascade Moderate Royal Arch Cascade Moderate Sentinel Fall Moderate Silver Apron Moderate Yosemite Falls Moderate Vernal Fall Moderate Upper Yosemite Falls Moderate Staircase Falls Moderate Snow Creek Falls Moderate California Falls Barely Flowing Le Conte Falls Barely Flowing Rancheria Falls Barely Flowing White Cascade Barely Flowing Waterwheel Falls Barely Flowing Tuolumne Falls Barely Flowing Carson Falls Moderate Llewellyn Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Low Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Jawbone Falls Barely Flowing Leavitt Falls Moderate Sardine Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Preston Falls Strong Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 81°F

Aft 93°F Patchy Smoke
Wed 88°F Patchy Smoke
Thu 82°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 81°F Sunny Best
Sat 83°F Sunny
Sun 84°F Sunny
Mon 83°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Mi-Wuk Village

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Preston Falls Strong · 120 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Eagle Falls Strong · 8 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Horsetail Falls Strong · 8 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Sawyier Falls Strong · 8 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Leavitt Falls Moderate · 52 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 Silver Falls Moderate · 52 cfs 62nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mi-Wuk Village (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.

Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

26.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mi-Wuk Village (14 waterfalls)

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

Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

21.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

17.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 44 Waterfalls Near Mi-Wuk Village

Yosemite Falls waterfall

Yosemite Falls

27.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.2 miles 2,700 ft
Upper Yosemite Falls waterfall

Upper Yosemite Falls

27.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.6 miles 2 ft
White Cascade waterfall

White Cascade

16 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
11.0 miles 800 ft
Lower Yosemite Fall waterfall

Lower Yosemite Fall

27.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
Tuolumne Falls waterfall

Tuolumne Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.2 miles 500 ft
Lehamite Falls waterfall

Lehamite Falls

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

Horsetail Falls

33.4 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft
Royal Arch Cascade waterfall

Royal Arch Cascade

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

Silver Falls

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

Sentinel Fall

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

Staircase Falls

31.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

26.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
9.4 miles 2 ft
Carson Falls waterfall

Carson Falls

30 miles away
California
Moderate
3.6 miles 800 ft
Pywiack Cascade waterfall

Pywiack Cascade

23.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernal Fall waterfall

Vernal Fall

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

Illilouette Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Silver Apron waterfall

Silver Apron

28.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevada Fall waterfall

Nevada Fall

43.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.0 miles 2 ft
Sawyier Falls waterfall

Sawyier Falls

37.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Llewellyn Falls

25.3 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 600 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mi-Wuk Village

Are there free waterfalls near Mi-Wuk Village?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Mi-Wuk Village, including Bassi Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mi-Wuk Village?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Mi-Wuk Village, including Bassi Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mi-Wuk Village?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mi-Wuk Village, including Bassi Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mi-Wuk Village?

There are 34 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mi-Wuk Village, including Bassi Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mi-Wuk Village?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Mi-Wuk Village, including Bassi Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mi-Wuk Village?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mi-Wuk Village is Bassi Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mi-Wuk Village?

The tallest waterfall near Mi-Wuk Village is Yosemite Falls at 2,425 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Mi-Wuk Village require permits?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Mi-Wuk Village require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mi-Wuk Village?

Yes, 44 waterfalls near Mi-Wuk Village have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mi-Wuk Village?

The closest waterfall to Mi-Wuk Village is Jawbone Falls, approximately 11.2 miles away.

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