Waterfall Hikes Near Visalia, CA

163,681 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Visalia works as the staging town for Sequoia National Park, and the waterfall list leans on the park hard. Tokopah Falls is the headline, about 1,200 feet of cascading granite reached by a four-mile round trip from the Lodgepole area. Marble Falls climbs out of the foothills on a 7.4-mile route that goes best in spring before the heat. Ella Falls near Grant Grove takes two miles. The hard cases, Garlic Falls at ten miles and Chagoopa Falls at thirty, belong to backpackers. Eight falls within fifty miles here.

Located at 36.3276°N, -119.3269°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Visalia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 8 gauged

6 waterfalls near Visalia have live flow data today

Chagoopa Falls Low Marble Falls Low Volcano Falls Low Tufa Falls Low Tokopah Falls Low Cholollo Falls Low

Updated about 8 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 90°F

Wed 93°F Sunny
Thu 97°F Sunny
Fri 92°F Sunny
Sat 90°F Sunny Best
Sun 87°F Sunny
Mon 82°F Sunny
Tue 87°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Visalia

Updated about 4 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Chagoopa Falls Strong · 0 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Marble Falls Strong · 0 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Volcano Falls Strong · 0 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Tufa Falls Strong · 0 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Tokopah Falls Strong · 0 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Cholollo Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 30th percentile

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All 8 Waterfalls Near Visalia

Marble Falls waterfall

Marble Falls

33.6 miles away
California
Moderate
7.4 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ella Falls in California, about 276 feet of drop LiDAR

Ella Falls

34.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tufa Falls waterfall

Tufa Falls

36.5 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Tokopah Falls waterfall

Tokopah Falls

40.7 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Volcano Falls waterfall

Volcano Falls

40.7 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Garlic Falls waterfall

Garlic Falls

41.9 miles away
California
Hard
10.0 miles 2 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Cholollo Falls in California, about 324 feet of drop LiDAR

Cholollo Falls

41.9 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Chagoopa Falls waterfall

Chagoopa Falls

45.6 miles away
California
Hard
30.0 miles 6 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Visalia

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Visalia?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Visalia, including Marble Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Visalia?

The shortest waterfall hike near Visalia is Chagoopa Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Visalia?

The tallest waterfall near Visalia is Tokopah Falls at 1,200 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Visalia require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Visalia requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Visalia?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Visalia have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Visalia?

The closest waterfall to Visalia is Marble Falls, approximately 33.6 miles away.

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