Waterfall Hikes Near Petaluma, CA

59,682 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Petaluma? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Petaluma. 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 38.2423°N, -122.6266°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Petaluma

Find waterfalls to hike near Petaluma

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Petaluma (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.

Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

22.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

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

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

Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

24.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

22.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

22.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Petaluma With Waterfalls

Haraszthy Falls waterfall

Haraszthy Falls

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

Cataract Falls

24.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

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

Kent Falls

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

Green Valley Falls

22.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

32.2 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft
Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

47.2 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
Huntington Falls waterfall

Huntington Falls

23.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Petaluma, California

Unnamed Spring Sonoma County 1

9.7 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

10.6 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

10.6 mi 70°F

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

St Helena White Sulphur Spring

17.5 mi 97°F

St. Helena White Sulphur Spring flows at 97 degrees from roadside in the heart of Napa County wine country at just 300 feet ele...
Rocky Point Springs

Rocky Point Springs

17.7 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, ...

White Sulphur Springs (California)

17.8 mi

White Sulphur Springs ranks as California's oldest warm mineral springs resort, founded in 1852 in Napa Valley at just 300 feet...

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