Waterfall Hikes Near San Ardo, CA

624 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near San Ardo? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of San Ardo. 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 36.0238°N, -120.9074°W

Map of Waterfalls Near San Ardo

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

3 of 5 waterfalls near San Ardo are flowing strongly today

Islay Falls Moderate McWay Falls Strong Pfeiffer Falls Strong Pine Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 78°F Sunny Best
Sat 83°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 82°F Sunny
Lab 86°F Sunny
Tue 87°F Chance Light Rain
Wed 85°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Thu 84°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near San Ardo

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 McWay Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 70th percentile
  2. 2 Pfeiffer Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 70th percentile
  3. 3 Pine Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 70th percentile
  4. 4 Islay Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 51st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near San Ardo (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.

McWay Falls waterfall

McWay Falls

9.5 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Pfeiffer Falls waterfall

Pfeiffer Falls

34 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around San Ardo (1 waterfall)

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

Islay Falls waterfall

Islay Falls

13.9 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft

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Three Troughs Falls waterfall

Three Troughs Falls

35.8 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Islay Falls waterfall

Islay Falls

13.9 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
McWay Falls waterfall

McWay Falls

9.5 miles away
California
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Pine Falls waterfall

Pine Falls

37.6 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Pfeiffer Falls waterfall

Pfeiffer Falls

34 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near San Ardo

Are there free waterfalls near San Ardo?

There is 1 free waterfall near San Ardo, including Islay Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near San Ardo?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near San Ardo, including McWay Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in San Ardo?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near San Ardo, including Islay Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near San Ardo?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near San Ardo, including Islay Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near San Ardo?

The shortest waterfall hike near San Ardo is Islay Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near San Ardo?

The tallest waterfall near San Ardo is McWay Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around San Ardo?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near San Ardo have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to San Ardo?

The closest waterfall to San Ardo is Three Troughs Falls, approximately 27.3 miles away.

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