Waterfall Hikes Near Ridgecrest, CA

28,118 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ridgecrest? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ridgecrest. 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 35.6308°N, -117.6622°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ridgecrest

Find waterfalls to hike near Ridgecrest

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ridgecrest (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.

Fossil Falls waterfall

Fossil Falls

21.7 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Darwin Falls waterfall

Darwin Falls

21.6 miles away
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ridgecrest (2 waterfalls)

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

Fossil Falls waterfall

Fossil Falls

21.7 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Salmon Creek Falls waterfall

Salmon Creek Falls

47.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Ridgecrest With Waterfalls

Fossil Falls waterfall

Fossil Falls

21.7 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Manly Fall (historical) waterfall

Manly Fall (historical)

17.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Darwin Falls waterfall

Darwin Falls

21.6 miles away
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Salmon Creek Falls waterfall

Salmon Creek Falls

47.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Ridgecrest, California

Bainter Spring

22.3 mi 92°F

Bainter Spring emerges at 92°F (33°C) on Bureau of Land Management lands near Searles Valley in the Argus Range, a remote deser...
Coso Hot Springs

Coso Hot Springs

24.8 mi 207°F

Coso Hot Springs surges from the earth at an extreme 207°F (97°C) within the Coso Volcanic Field, representing one of Californi...
Unnamed Spring Kern County 1

Unnamed Spring Kern County 1

25.3 mi 80°F

An 80-degree spring rises at 3,200 feet in the Mojave Desert's high country, 15.5 degrees warmer than the surrounding air, acce...

Devils Kitchen

25.7 mi 207°F

Devils Kitchen emerges at an extreme 207°F from volcanic terrain within Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, featuring some of...
Fumarole

Fumarole

26.8 mi 203°F

Fumarole emerges at an extraordinary 203°F within the restricted Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake at 4,280 feet elevation, ...
Scovern Hot Springs

Scovern Hot Springs

34.8 mi 133°F

Scovern Hot Springs, historically known as Agua Caliente, delivers impressively hot 133°F water in the Kern River Valley of the...

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