Waterfall Hikes Near Redwood City, CA

83,077 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Redwood City? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Redwood City. 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 37.5025°N, -122.2253°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Redwood City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

1 of 21 waterfalls near Redwood City is flowing strongly today

Alamere Falls Moderate Berry Creek Falls Moderate Butano Falls Barely Flowing Golden Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Castle Rock Falls Roaring Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Dawn Falls Barely Flowing Finnegan Falls Barely Flowing Green Valley Falls Barely Flowing Huntington Falls Barely Flowing Kent Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Tehan Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 75°F

Tod 75°F Sunny Best
Wed 77°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 78°F Sunny
Fri 74°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 70°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 79°F Sunny
Mon 80°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Redwood City

Updated 34 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Castle Rock Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Alamere Falls Moderate · 9 cfs 38th percentile
  3. 3 Berry Creek Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 33rd percentile
  4. 4 Butano Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Cataract Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Dawn Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Redwood City (3 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

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

Castle Rock Falls

33.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Redwood City (8 waterfalls)

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

Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

41.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Redwood City

Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

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

Silver Falls

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

Golden Falls

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

Berry Creek Falls

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

Castle Rock Falls

33.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Tehan Falls

37.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

13.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

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

Dawn Falls

24.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

48.8 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft

Fiver Finger Falls

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

Cataract Falls

22.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

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

Black Rock Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Triple Falls

31.5 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

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

Alamere Falls

36 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

13.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Redwood City

Are there free waterfalls near Redwood City?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Redwood City, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Redwood City?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Redwood City, including Castle Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Redwood City?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Redwood City, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Redwood City?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Redwood City, including Berry Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Redwood City?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Redwood City, including Green Valley Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Redwood City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Redwood City is Alamere Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Redwood City?

The tallest waterfall near Redwood City is Castle Rock Falls at 80 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Redwood City require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Redwood City?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Redwood City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Redwood City?

The closest waterfall to Redwood City is Butano Falls, approximately 16.6 miles away.

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