Waterfall Hikes Near North Fork, CA

3,279 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near North Fork? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of North Fork. 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 37.2306°N, -119.5199°W

Map of Waterfalls Near North Fork

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 48 gauged

38 waterfalls near North Fork have live flow data today

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

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 81°F

Tod 92°F Sunny
Wed 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 83°F Chance Light Rain then Sunny
Fri 81°F Sunny Best
Sat 83°F Sunny
Sun 84°F Sunny
Mon 83°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near North Fork

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Royal Arch Cascade Moderate · 31 cfs 65th percentile
  2. 2 Sentinel Fall Moderate · 31 cfs 65th percentile
  3. 3 Pywiack Cascade Moderate · 31 cfs 65th percentile
  4. 4 Silver Apron Moderate · 31 cfs 65th percentile
  5. 5 Nevada Fall Moderate · 31 cfs 65th percentile
  6. 6 Lower Yosemite Fall Moderate · 31 cfs 65th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near North Fork (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.

Whisky Falls waterfall CC

Whisky Falls

7.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

6.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around North Fork (14 waterfalls)

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

Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

0.6 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

8.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near North Fork

Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

22.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
0.5 miles 80 ft
Silver Strand Falls waterfall

Silver Strand Falls

22.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ribbon Fall waterfall

Ribbon Fall

24.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chinquapin Falls waterfall

Chinquapin Falls

48 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

21.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

20.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foresta Falls waterfall

Foresta Falls

19.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

17.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Rainbow Falls waterfall

Lower Rainbow Falls

19 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

18.9 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Waterwheel Falls waterfall

Waterwheel Falls

16.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
18.0 miles 2 ft
Le Conte Falls waterfall

Le Conte Falls

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

California Falls

16.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
15.0 miles 2 ft
Tuolumne Falls waterfall

Tuolumne Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.2 miles 500 ft
White Cascade waterfall

White Cascade

16 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
11.0 miles 800 ft
Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

16.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

21.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Garlic Falls waterfall

Garlic Falls

California
Hard
10.0 miles 2 ft
Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

26.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

25 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near North Fork

Are there free waterfalls near North Fork?

There are 11 free waterfalls near North Fork, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near North Fork?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near North Fork, including Bridalveil Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in North Fork?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near North Fork, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near North Fork?

There are 34 kid-friendly waterfalls near North Fork, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near North Fork?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near North Fork, including Angel Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near North Fork?

The shortest waterfall hike near North Fork is Angel Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near North Fork?

The tallest waterfall near North Fork is Yosemite Falls at 2,425 feet.

Do any waterfalls near North Fork require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around North Fork?

Yes, 48 waterfalls near North Fork have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to North Fork?

The closest waterfall to North Fork is Whisky Falls, approximately 6.2 miles away.

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