Waterfall Hikes Near Napa, CA

84,703 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Napa? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Napa. 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 38.2975°N, -122.3010°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Napa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

10 waterfalls near Napa have live flow data today

Alamere Falls Moderate Cataract Falls Moderate Dawn Falls Moderate Green Valley Falls Low Huntington Falls Barely Flowing Kent Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Linda Falls Barely Flowing Tehan Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 74°F

Aft 74°F Sunny Best
Sat 71°F Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Sunny
Sun 78°F Sunny
Mon 82°F Sunny
Tue 79°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Wed 76°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Thu 75°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Napa

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cataract Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Dawn Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Tehan Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 67th percentile
  4. 4 Alamere Falls Moderate · 9 cfs 50th percentile
  5. 5 Green Valley Falls Low · 8 cfs 24th percentile
  6. 6 Huntington Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Napa (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.

Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

45.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Napa (6 waterfalls)

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

Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

25.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

24.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

22.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Napa

Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

13.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

45.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

25.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

24.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

26.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

22.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

13.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

13.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

36 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft

Tehan Falls

37.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Napa

Are there free waterfalls near Napa?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Napa, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Napa?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Napa, including Green Valley Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Napa?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Napa, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Napa?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Napa, including Cataract Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Napa?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Napa, including Green Valley Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Napa?

The shortest waterfall hike near Napa is Alamere Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Napa?

The tallest waterfall near Napa is Alamere Falls at 40 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Napa?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Napa have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Napa?

The closest waterfall to Napa is Haraszthy Falls, approximately 5.2 miles away.

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