Waterfall Hikes Near Ripon, CA

16,092 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ripon? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ripon. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.7417°N, -121.1310°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ripon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

1 of 2 waterfalls near Ripon is flowing strongly today

Finnegan Falls Strong Tehan Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 78°F

Tod 78°F Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Sunny
Mon 88°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 82°F Sunny
Fri 86°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Ripon

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Finnegan Falls Strong · 1620 cfs 75th percentile
  2. 2 Tehan Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 65th percentile

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All 2 Waterfalls Near Ripon

Finnegan Falls

37.6 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Tehan Falls

37.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ripon

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ripon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ripon is Finnegan Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Ripon?

The closest waterfall to Ripon is Finnegan Falls, approximately 8.3 miles away.

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