Waterfall Hikes Near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

47,702 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rancho Santa Margarita? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rancho Santa Margarita. 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 33.6318°N, -117.5988°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rancho Santa Margarita

Find waterfalls to hike near Rancho Santa Margarita

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rancho Santa Margarita (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.

San Antonio Falls waterfall

San Antonio Falls

40.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rancho Santa Margarita (3 waterfalls)

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

San Antonio Falls waterfall

San Antonio Falls

40.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 300 ft
Bonita Falls waterfall

Bonita Falls

34.9 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Sturtevant Falls waterfall

Sturtevant Falls

20.5 miles away
California
Moderate
3.3 miles 400 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Rancho Santa Margarita With Waterfalls

San Antonio Falls waterfall

San Antonio Falls

40.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 300 ft
Wolfskill Falls waterfall

Wolfskill Falls

28.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bonita Falls waterfall

Bonita Falls

34.9 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Middleman Falls waterfall

Middleman Falls

39.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Heart Falls waterfall

Hidden Heart Falls

31 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Sturtevant Falls waterfall

Sturtevant Falls

20.5 miles away
California
Moderate
3.3 miles 400 ft
Andreas Falls waterfall

Andreas Falls

15.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.6 miles 100 ft
Monkeyface Falls waterfall

Monkeyface Falls

28.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Rancho Santa Margarita, California

San Juan Hot Springs

San Juan Hot Springs

5.8 mi 120°F

San Juan Hot Springs flows at an impressive 120°F within Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park in Orange County, delivering water 5...

Spring

6.0 mi 95°F

This 95-degree thermal spring emerges in Orange County's rolling hills near San Juan Capistrano, delivering water 33 degrees wa...

Glen Ivy Hot Springs

10.3 mi 131°F

Glen Ivy Hot Springs emerges at 131 degrees Fahrenheit, the warmest feature among these Riverside County springs and displaying...
Wrenden Hot Sprs, Elsinore Hot Sprs

Wrenden Hot Sprs, Elsinore Hot Sprs

13.5 mi 125°F

Wrenden Hot Springs flows at 125 degrees Fahrenheit virtually roadside in Riverside County, making it one of Southern Californi...
Fairview Hot Spring

Fairview Hot Spring

14.9 mi 96°F

Fairview Hot Spring represents a unique geothermal oddity in Orange County: an artesian well that tapped heated groundwater and...

De Luz Warm Springs

21.2 mi 85°F

De Luz Warm Springs emerges at 85°F from the rolling hills of northern San Diego County near Fallbrook, where water surfaces ju...

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