Waterfall Hikes Near Palo Alto, CA

67,901 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Palo Alto? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Palo Alto. 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 37.3905°N, -122.1468°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Palo Alto

Find waterfalls to hike near Palo Alto

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Palo Alto (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.

Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

33.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

42.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 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 waterfall

Silver Falls

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

Golden Falls

42.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Palo Alto With Waterfalls

Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

33.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

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

Silver Falls

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

Golden Falls

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

Berry Creek Falls

42.8 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft
Tehan Falls waterfall

Tehan Falls

4.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

36.7 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft
Fiver Finger Falls waterfall

Fiver Finger Falls

38 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

38.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Black Rock Falls waterfall

Black Rock Falls

39 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

39 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

39.5 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall

Huntington Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

23.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

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

Dawn Falls

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

Cataract Falls

37.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft

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