Waterfall Hikes Near Palo Alto, CA
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Palo Alto? Luckily, there are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Palo Alto, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near Palo Alto
Find waterfalls to hike near Palo Alto
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Palo Alto (4 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.
Castle Rock Falls
25.8 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Silver Falls
30.6 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Palo Alto (7 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.
Silver Falls
30.6 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Golden Falls
30.6 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Palo Alto With Waterfalls
Castle Rock Falls
25.8 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Butano Falls
41.6 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft
Silver Falls
30.6 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Golden Falls
30.6 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft
Berry Creek Falls
42.8 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 10.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 2 ft
Tehan Falls
4.7 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Maple Falls
37.1 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 7.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft
Fiver Finger Falls
62.8 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Basin Falls
39.3 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Black Rock Falls
45.7 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Upper Falls
39.5 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Triple Falls
44.9 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft
Huntington Falls
27.8 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Rainbow Falls
22.9 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Kent Falls
26.5 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Dawn Falls
23.2 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.7 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft
Cataract Falls
26.8 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 750 ft
Finnegan Falls
10.3 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft
California
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 13.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 1600 ft