Waterfall Hikes Near Portola Valley, CA

4,397 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Portola Valley? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Portola Valley. 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 37.3711°N, -122.2202°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Portola Valley

Find waterfalls to hike near Portola Valley

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Portola Valley (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.

Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

33.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

21.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Portola Valley (7 waterfalls)

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

Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

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

Golden Falls

21.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Portola Valley With Waterfalls

Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

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

Silver Falls

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

Golden Falls

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

Berry Creek Falls

41.2 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

21.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Tehan Falls waterfall

Tehan Falls

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

Maple Falls

1.3 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall

Huntington Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

36.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fiver Finger Falls waterfall

Fiver Finger Falls

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

Basin Falls

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

Black Rock Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Triple Falls

9.1 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

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

Dawn Falls

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

Cataract Falls

37.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Portola Valley, California

Mineral Springs

Mineral Springs

19.3 mi 84°F

Mineral Springs flows at 84°F near East Foothills in the Santa Clara Valley foothills, creating a modest 25-degree temperature ...
Alameda Warm Springs

Alameda Warm Springs

19.8 mi 80°F

Alameda Warm Springs flows at 80°F (27°C) in Mission Peak Regional Preserve near Milpitas, a modest thermal seep just 20 degree...
Crohare Spring

Crohare Spring

32.1 mi 70°F

Crohare Spring emerges at 70°F from protected conservation lands near Livermore, flowing barely 9 degrees above ambient tempera...
Sulphur Spring

Sulphur Spring

34.4 mi 75°F

Sulphur Spring emerges at 75°F near San Francisco Bay, reaching temperatures 14.4 degrees warmer than the mild East Bay climate...

Springs

38.1 mi

These warm springs emerge in Contra Costa County's Mount Diablo foothills near Clayton at just 649 feet elevation, sitting bare...

Unnamed Spring Contra Costa County

40.2 mi 70°F

Mount Diablo State Park shelters this 70-degree thermal spring in warm, dry foothills just 17 meters from a paved road. The 10....

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