Waterfall Hikes Near Sacramento, CA

1,957,738 residents

Los Angeles Time Zone

6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Codfish Falls tracks the American River for a little over three miles, and you can swim where the trail runs out. The rest of the local falls hang in the Sierra foothills, roughly an hour east toward Auburn and Placerville. Hidden Falls asks 4.5 miles of you plus 500 feet of climbing, and its preserve fills up on weekends. Green Valley Falls goes easier at a mile and a half. Six falls total sit within range, and dogs are welcome at most.

Located at 38.5677°N, -121.4685°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sacramento

Pins are within 50 miles; hollow circles are day trips 50–100 miles out.

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Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

2 of 6 waterfalls near Sacramento are flowing strongly today

Codfish Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Moderate Green Valley Falls Roaring Salmon Falls (historical) Moderate The Falls Roaring

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Best Day to Hike

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Sunny · 70°F

Mon 66°F Partly Sunny

Tue 62°F Rain Showers

Wed 68°F Sunny

Thu 69°F Sunny

Fri 70°F Sunny

Sat 70°F Sunny Best

Sun 70°F Mostly Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sacramento (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.

Linda Falls

41.8 miles away

California

Easy

1.0 miles Unknown

LiDAR

Codfish Falls

42.7 miles away

California

Easy

3.1 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sacramento (3 waterfalls)

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

Hidden Falls

31.8 miles away

California

Moderate

4.5 miles 500 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Sacramento

Salmon Falls (historical)

26.2 miles away

California

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Hidden Falls

31.8 miles away

California

Moderate

4.5 miles 500 ft

Linda Falls

41.8 miles away

California

Easy

1.0 miles Unknown

LiDAR

Codfish Falls

42.7 miles away

California

Easy

3.1 miles 200 ft

Green Valley Falls

44.3 miles away

California

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

The Falls

47.7 miles away

California

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

🧭 Day Trips From Sacramento (40 waterfalls, 50–100 miles away)

Everything listed above is within 50 miles of Sacramento. Make a day of it and 40 more are within 100 miles. The closest is Haraszthy Falls, about 54 miles away, and the tallest is Feather Falls at 410 ft.

Distances are approximate, measured from the center of Sacramento; the drive is usually longer.

Haraszthy Falls

53.6 miles away

California

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

LiDAR

Finnegan Falls

54.5 miles away

California

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Curtain Falls

60.5 miles away

California

Moderate

4.0 miles 500 ft

Feather Falls

60.8 miles away

California

Hard

8.6 miles Unknown

LiDAR

Tehan Falls

63.6 miles away

California

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Bassi Falls

64 miles away

California

Easy

1.2 miles 200 ft

Horsetail Falls

69.8 miles away

California

Moderate

3.0 miles 600 ft

Sawyier Falls

73.4 miles away

California

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Eagle Falls

76.2 miles away

California

Easy

2.0 miles 400 ft

Dawn Falls

77 miles away

California

Moderate

2.7 miles 400 ft

Carson Falls

79.4 miles away

California

Moderate

3.6 miles 800 ft

Kent Falls

80.3 miles away

California

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Showing the 12 closest of 40. For the rest, browse California waterfalls.

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sacramento

Are there free waterfalls near Sacramento?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Sacramento, including Codfish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Sacramento?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Sacramento, including Codfish Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sacramento?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sacramento, including Codfish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sacramento?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sacramento, including Codfish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sacramento?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Sacramento, including Codfish Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sacramento?

The shortest waterfall hike near Sacramento is Codfish Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Sacramento require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sacramento?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Sacramento have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sacramento?

The closest waterfall to Sacramento is Salmon Falls (historical), approximately 26.2 miles away.

What waterfalls are within a day trip of Sacramento?

Beyond the 6 waterfalls within 50 miles, 40 more are between 50 and 100 miles from Sacramento. The closest of those is Haraszthy Falls, approximately 53.6 miles away.