Waterfall Hikes Near Moreno Valley, CA

209,578 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Moreno Valley splits the difference between the San Bernardino high country and the Palm Springs canyons, and its falls come from both. Big Falls drops 500 feet at the end of a seven tenths mile walk near Forest Falls. Tahquitz Falls, 60 feet in a rocky bowl above Palm Springs, takes two miles with 350 feet of gain. Andreas Falls next door is a single easy mile. Bonita Falls in Lytle Creek stands 160 feet. Twelve falls within fifty miles, and winter through spring covers the season for all of them.

Located at 33.9244°N, -117.2045°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Moreno Valley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 12 gauged

10 waterfalls near Moreno Valley have live flow data today

Andreas Falls Moderate Bonita Falls Moderate Hidden Heart Falls Barely Flowing Middleman Falls Moderate San Antonio Falls Moderate Wolfskill Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 90°F

Aft 99°F Sunny
Sat 99°F Sunny
Sun 100°F Sunny
Mon 97°F Sunny
Tue 94°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 92°F Sunny
Thu 90°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Moreno Valley

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Monkeyface Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Andreas Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 67th percentile
  3. 3 Bonita Falls Moderate · 37 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 San Antonio Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 41st percentile
  5. 5 Wolfskill Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 Middleman Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 34th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Moreno Valley (3 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.

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

20.8 miles away
California
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Moreno Valley (6 waterfalls)

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

Silverwood Falls waterfall

Silverwood Falls

24.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Bonita Falls

44.3 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Moreno Valley

Monkeyface Falls

37 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

20.8 miles away
California
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Hidden Heart Falls waterfall

Hidden Heart Falls

37.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Silverwood Falls waterfall

Silverwood Falls

24.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Middleman Falls

46.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bonita Falls

44.3 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Andreas Falls waterfall

Andreas Falls

48.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.6 miles 100 ft
Tahquitz Falls waterfall

Tahquitz Falls

48.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 350 ft
San Antonio Falls waterfall

San Antonio Falls

15.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 300 ft
Wolfskill Falls waterfall

Wolfskill Falls

23.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

43.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Sturtevant Falls waterfall

Sturtevant Falls

32.7 miles away
California
Moderate
3.3 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Moreno Valley

Are there free waterfalls near Moreno Valley?

There is 1 free waterfall near Moreno Valley, including Hidden Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Moreno Valley?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Moreno Valley, including Andreas Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Moreno Valley?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Moreno Valley, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Moreno Valley?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Moreno Valley, including Andreas Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Moreno Valley?

The shortest waterfall hike near Moreno Valley is Andreas Falls at 0.7 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Moreno Valley?

The tallest waterfall near Moreno Valley is Big Falls at 500 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Moreno Valley require permits?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Moreno Valley require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Moreno Valley?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Moreno Valley have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Moreno Valley?

The closest waterfall to Moreno Valley is Monkeyface Falls, approximately 19 miles away.

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