Waterfall Hikes Near Palm Desert, CA

51,290 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Palm Desert? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Palm Desert. 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 33.7378°N, -116.3695°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Palm Desert

Find waterfalls to hike near Palm Desert

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Palm Desert (2 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.

Andreas Falls waterfall

Andreas Falls

41.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Palm Desert (4 waterfalls)

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

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

10.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Silverwood Falls waterfall

Silverwood Falls

27.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Palm Desert With Waterfalls

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

10.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Tahquitz Falls waterfall

Tahquitz Falls

4.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 350 ft
Andreas Falls waterfall

Andreas Falls

41.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.6 miles 100 ft
Hidden Heart Falls waterfall

Hidden Heart Falls

12.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

32.5 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 900 ft
Silverwood Falls waterfall

Silverwood Falls

27.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

47.5 miles away
California
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Monkeyface Falls waterfall

Monkeyface Falls

44.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Washtub Falls waterfall

Washtub Falls

24.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mildred Falls waterfall

Mildred Falls

35.4 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Palm Desert, California

Palm Springs (Agua Caliente Spring)

Palm Springs (Agua Caliente Spring)

11.5 mi 104°F

Palm Springs (Agua Caliente Spring) flows at 104 degrees Fahrenheit on the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation in the heart of the...

Desert Hot Springs (Thermal Mineral Springs)

16.8 mi

Desert Hot Springs encompasses a remarkable geothermal field where approximately 200 geothermal wells have been drilled since 1...

Unnamed Spring Riverside County 1

25.4 mi

This unnamed warm spring emerges on the Cahuilla Reservation in Riverside County near Anza at 3,600 feet elevation, representin...

Soboda Hot Springs

26.6 mi 102°F

Soboda Hot Springs flows at 102°F in the San Jacinto Valley near San Jacinto, delivering water 36.5 degrees warmer than ambient...
Fish Springs

Fish Springs

30.3 mi 90°F

Fish Springs emerges at 90°F at the remarkable elevation of minus 224 feet in Imperial County, making it one of North America's...

Gilman Hot Springs

30.9 mi 117°F

Gilman Hot Springs discharges at 117 degrees Fahrenheit, flowing nearly 52 degrees warmer than ambient in a modest but reliable...

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