Waterfall Hikes Near Mission Viejo, CA
within 50 miles
Set within the coastal foothills and folded sandstone canyons above the Orange County plain, Mission Viejo’s surrounding landscape features chaparral-covered ridges, oak and sycamore-lined riparian corridors, and steep gorges that channel seasonal runoff. Within 50 miles there are ten mapped waterfalls, most reached by moderate canyon trails and short scrambles through chaparral and oak woodland, with a couple of easy roadside cascades and opportunities for winter–spring flows and broad views across the coastal plain.
Map of Waterfalls Near Mission Viejo
Find waterfalls to hike near Mission Viejo
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mission Viejo (1 waterfall)
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.
San Antonio Falls
38.9 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mission Viejo (3 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.
San Antonio Falls
38.9 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Bonita Falls
42.4 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Sturtevant Falls
19.7 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Mission Viejo With Waterfalls
Wolfskill Falls
29.3 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
San Antonio Falls
38.9 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Bonita Falls
42.4 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Middleman Falls
38.1 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Hidden Heart Falls
36.6 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Sturtevant Falls
19.7 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft