Waterfall Hikes Near Mono City, CA

223 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mono City? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mono City. 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 38.0321°N, -119.1474°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mono City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 48 gauged

1 of 45 waterfalls near Mono City is flowing strongly today

Bridalveil Fall Barely Flowing Chilnualna Fall Barely Flowing Chinquapin Falls Barely Flowing Foresta Falls Barely Flowing Little Nellie Falls Barely Flowing Ribbon Fall Barely Flowing Silver Strand Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bunnell Cascade Barely Flowing Illilouette Falls Barely Flowing Lehamite Falls Barely Flowing Lower Yosemite Fall Barely Flowing Nevada Fall Barely Flowing Pywiack Cascade Barely Flowing Royal Arch Cascade Barely Flowing Sentinel Fall Barely Flowing Silver Apron Barely Flowing Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Vernal Fall Barely Flowing Upper Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Staircase Falls Barely Flowing Snow Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Llewellyn Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Jawbone Falls Low Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Sardine Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Lower Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Minaret Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Preston Falls Barely Flowing Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 71°F

Sat 71°F Sunny Best
Sun 70°F Sunny
Mon 73°F Sunny
Tue 76°F Sunny
Wed 77°F Sunny
Thu 77°F Sunny
Fri 80°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Mono City

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Horsetail Falls Strong · 60 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Jawbone Falls Low · 8 cfs 15th percentile
  3. 3 Wapama Falls Barely Flowing · 141 cfs 7th percentile
  4. 4 Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing · 141 cfs 7th percentile
  5. 5 Llewellyn Falls Barely Flowing · 288 cfs 5th percentile
  6. 6 Carson Falls Barely Flowing · 288 cfs 5th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mono City (10 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mono City (18 waterfalls)

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

Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

22.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Mono City

Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

22.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft
White Cascade waterfall

White Cascade

In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
11.0 miles 800 ft
Tuolumne Falls waterfall

Tuolumne Falls

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

California Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
15.0 miles 2 ft
Le Conte Falls waterfall

Le Conte Falls

30 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Waterwheel Falls waterfall

Waterwheel Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
18.0 miles 2 ft
Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

21.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.7 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Lower Rainbow Falls waterfall

Lower Rainbow Falls

23.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

46.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

26.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Pywiack Cascade waterfall

Pywiack Cascade

36.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

3.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Bunnell Cascade waterfall

Bunnell Cascade

37.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wapama Falls waterfall

Wapama Falls

2.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 350 ft
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

39.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
9.4 miles 2 ft
Tueeulala Falls waterfall

Tueeulala Falls

3.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 200 ft
Nevada Fall waterfall

Nevada Fall

48.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.0 miles 2 ft
Lehamite Falls waterfall

Lehamite Falls

48.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Apron waterfall

Silver Apron

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mono City

Are there free waterfalls near Mono City?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Mono City, including Carson Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mono City?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Mono City, including Bridalveil Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mono City?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mono City, including Carson Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mono City?

There are 38 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mono City, including Bridalveil Fall.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mono City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mono City is Bridalveil Fall at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mono City?

The tallest waterfall near Mono City is Yosemite Falls at 2,425 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Mono City require permits?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Mono City require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mono City?

Yes, 48 waterfalls near Mono City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mono City?

The closest waterfall to Mono City is Horsetail Falls, approximately 15.1 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Mono City, California

Unnamed Spring Mono County 5

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Warm Spring

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Mono Basin Warm Springs

Mono Basin Warm Springs

10.4 mi 88°F

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