Waterfall Hikes Near National City, CA

56,345 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near National City? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of National 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 32.6654°N, -117.0983°W

Map of Waterfalls Near National City

Find waterfalls to hike near National City

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near National City (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

26.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around National City (3 waterfalls)

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

Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

41.6 miles away
California
Hard
6.6 miles 1,000 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

26.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mildred Falls waterfall

Mildred Falls

41 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near National City With Waterfalls

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

29.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

41.6 miles away
California
Hard
6.6 miles 1,000 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

26.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mildred Falls waterfall

Mildred Falls

41 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Washtub Falls waterfall

Washtub Falls

30.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near National City, California

Agua Tibia Spring

37.5 mi 92°F

Agua Tibia Spring emerges at 92°F (33°C) near Rainbow in San Diego's foothills, where the name aptly means warm water in Spanis...
Vallecitos Spring

Vallecitos Spring

43.5 mi 79°F

Vallecitos Spring flows at 79 degrees in San Diego County's Laguna Mountains, producing water only 10.8 degrees above ambient t...
Agua Caliente Springs

Agua Caliente Springs

47.3 mi 101°F

Agua Caliente Springs flows at 101°F (38°C) in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, a geothermal oasis that rises just 30 degrees ab...
Warner Hot Spring

Warner Hot Spring

50.0 mi 138°F

Warner Hot Springs reaches 138°F in the mountains northeast of San Diego, among California's hottest documented springs. Sittin...

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