Waterfall Hikes Near Salida, CA

14,849 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Salida? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Salida. 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 37.7083°N, -121.0842°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salida

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Salida have live flow data today

Finnegan Falls Moderate Tehan Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 93°F Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny
Fri 83°F Sunny
Sat 79°F Sunny Best
Sun 83°F Sunny
Mon 89°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Salida

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Finnegan Falls Moderate · 1510 cfs 55th percentile
  2. 2 Tehan Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 33rd percentile

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All 2 Waterfalls Near Salida

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 Salida

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Salida?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Salida?

The closest waterfall to Salida is Finnegan Falls, approximately 8.6 miles away.

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