Waterfall Hikes Near Phoenix Lake, CA

4,377 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Phoenix Lake? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Phoenix Lake. 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 38.0076°N, -120.3090°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Phoenix Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 37 gauged

1 of 37 waterfalls near Phoenix Lake is flowing strongly today

Bridalveil Fall Moderate Chinquapin Falls Moderate Foresta Falls Moderate Little Nellie Falls Moderate Ribbon Fall Moderate Silver Strand Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bunnell Cascade Moderate Illilouette Falls Moderate Lehamite Falls Moderate Lower Yosemite Fall Moderate Nevada Fall Moderate Pywiack Cascade Moderate Royal Arch Cascade Moderate Sentinel Fall Moderate Silver Apron Moderate Yosemite Falls Moderate Vernal Fall Moderate Upper Yosemite Falls Moderate Staircase Falls Moderate Snow Creek Falls Moderate California Falls Moderate Le Conte Falls Moderate Rancheria Falls Moderate White Cascade Moderate Waterwheel Falls Moderate Tuolumne Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Horsetail Falls Roaring Jawbone Falls Barely Flowing Leavitt Falls Moderate Sardine Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Preston Falls Barely Flowing Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 71°F

Tod 80°F Sunny
Sat 73°F Sunny
Sun 71°F Sunny Best
Mon 76°F Sunny
Tue 81°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 88°F Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Phoenix Lake (7 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.

Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

33.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Phoenix Lake (9 waterfalls)

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

Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

29.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

41.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Phoenix Lake

Lower Yosemite Fall waterfall

Lower Yosemite Fall

31 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
Tuolumne Falls waterfall

Tuolumne Falls

44.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.2 miles 500 ft
Lehamite Falls waterfall

Lehamite Falls

23.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sardine Falls waterfall

Sardine Falls

49.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Royal Arch Cascade waterfall

Royal Arch Cascade

32 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sentinel Fall waterfall

Sentinel Fall

29.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Staircase Falls waterfall

Staircase Falls

31.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

25.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
9.4 miles 2 ft
Pywiack Cascade waterfall

Pywiack Cascade

8.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

22.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft
Vernal Fall waterfall

Vernal Fall

23.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Illilouette Falls waterfall

Illilouette Falls

30.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Silver Apron waterfall

Silver Apron

13 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevada Fall waterfall

Nevada Fall

13.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.0 miles 2 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

8.7 miles away
California
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Bunnell Cascade waterfall

Bunnell Cascade

In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

8.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Phoenix Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Phoenix Lake?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Phoenix Lake, including Cascade Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Phoenix Lake?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Phoenix Lake, including Bridalveil Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Phoenix Lake?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Phoenix Lake, including Cascade Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Phoenix Lake?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Phoenix Lake, including Bridalveil Fall.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Phoenix Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Phoenix Lake is Bridalveil Fall at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Phoenix Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Phoenix Lake is Yosemite Falls at 2425 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Phoenix Lake require permits?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Phoenix Lake require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Phoenix Lake?

Yes, 37 waterfalls near Phoenix Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Phoenix Lake?

The closest waterfall to Phoenix Lake is Jawbone Falls, approximately 14.3 miles away.

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