Waterfall Hikes Near North Gate, CA

900 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near North Gate? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of North Gate. 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 37.9055°N, -121.9978°W

Map of Waterfalls Near North Gate

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

15 waterfalls near North Gate have live flow data today

Alamere Falls Barely Flowing Berry Creek Falls Barely Flowing Butano Falls Barely Flowing Golden Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Castle Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Dawn Falls Barely Flowing Finnegan Falls Barely Flowing Green Valley Falls Barely Flowing Huntington Falls Barely Flowing Kent Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Tehan Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 24 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Wed 77°F Sunny
Thu 85°F Sunny
Fri 86°F Sunny
Sat 79°F Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Sunny
Mon 90°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near North Gate (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.

Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

32.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around North Gate (7 waterfalls)

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

Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

21.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

47.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near North Gate

Tehan Falls

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

Dawn Falls

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

Kent Falls

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

Green Valley Falls

32.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Cataract Falls

8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

42 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

33.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Finnegan Falls

46.8 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

27.8 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

28.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

28.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Berry Creek Falls waterfall

Berry Creek Falls

29.3 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near North Gate

Are there free waterfalls near North Gate?

There are 7 free waterfalls near North Gate, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near North Gate?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near North Gate, including Castle Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in North Gate?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near North Gate, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near North Gate?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near North Gate, including Berry Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near North Gate?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near North Gate?

The shortest waterfall hike near North Gate is Alamere Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near North Gate?

The tallest waterfall near North Gate is Castle Rock Falls at 80 feet.

Do any waterfalls near North Gate require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near North Gate requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around North Gate?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near North Gate have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to North Gate?

The closest waterfall to North Gate is Tehan Falls, approximately 13.8 miles away.

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