Waterfall Hikes Near San Carlos, CA

30,490 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near San Carlos? Luckily, there are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of San Carlos, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.4982°N, -122.2677°W

Map of Waterfalls Near San Carlos

Find waterfalls to hike near San Carlos

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near San Carlos (4 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.

Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

42.7 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

47.3 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Huntington Falls waterfall

Huntington Falls

5.2 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around San Carlos (7 waterfalls)

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

Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

42.7 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

42.5 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Huntington Falls waterfall

Huntington Falls

5.2 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

All Hiking Trails Near San Carlos With Waterfalls

Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

37.5 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

42.7 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

42.5 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Berry Creek Falls waterfall

Berry Creek Falls

43.3 miles away

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 10.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 2 ft

Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

47.3 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Huntington Falls waterfall

Huntington Falls

5.2 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

4.9 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Tehan Falls waterfall

Tehan Falls

42.9 miles away

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

4.9 miles away

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

5.5 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.7 miles

Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

8.9 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 750 ft

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

26.6 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 7.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Fiver Finger Falls waterfall

Fiver Finger Falls

27.4 miles away

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

28.3 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Black Rock Falls waterfall

Black Rock Falls

28.4 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Upper Falls waterfall

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

61.9 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Alamere Falls waterfall

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 13.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 1600 ft