Waterfall Hikes Near Novato, CA

53,055 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Novato? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Novato. 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 38.0920°N, -122.5575°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Novato

Find waterfalls to hike near Novato

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Novato (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.

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

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

Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

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

Cataract Falls

37.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

36.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Novato With Waterfalls

Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

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

Kent Falls

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

Cataract Falls

37.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Haraszthy Falls waterfall

Haraszthy Falls

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

Alamere Falls

49 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

36.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall

Huntington Falls

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

Green Valley Falls

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

Linda Falls

3.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tehan Falls waterfall

Tehan Falls

26.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Novato, California

Rocky Point Springs

Rocky Point Springs

13.3 mi 90°F

Rocky Point Springs emerges at 90°F along the Marin County coastline near Bolinas at the unusual elevation of negative 5 feet, ...

Unnamed Spring Sonoma County 1

14.9 mi 73°F

This 73-degree spring in Sonoma County wine country, with recent USGS measurements of 32°C, flows at just 340 feet elevation wi...

Los Guilicos Warm Springs

15.0 mi 88°F

Los Guilicos Warm Springs emerges at 88°F in Sonoma County wine country, producing water 28 degrees above ambient in a gentle M...
Unnamed Spring Sonoma County 2

Unnamed Spring Sonoma County 2

15.0 mi 70°F

Near Eldridge in Sonoma County, this 70-degree thermal spring flows at just 261 feet elevation with exceptional roadside access...

Unnamed Spring Solano County

16.9 mi 73°F

Near Benicia in Solano County, this 73-degree spring flows at 218 feet, 14 degrees warmer than ambient, just 68.5 meters from L...

Vallejo White Sulphur Springs

17.2 mi 68°F

Vallejo White Sulphur Springs flows at 68 degrees just 104 feet from the nearest road in the San Francisco Bay Area, making it ...

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