Waterfall Hikes Near San Jose, CA

1,771,413 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

San Jose looks to the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Diablo Range for falls, and they run on rain rather than snow. Black Rock Falls and Basin Falls both come off short trails in Uvas Canyon, about two miles each. Triple Falls asks for three miles and five hundred feet of climb. Fifteen falls sit inside the radius. Come between January and April or you will find dry rock.

Located at 37.3012°N, -121.8480°W

Map of Waterfalls Near San Jose

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

5 of 15 waterfalls near San Jose are flowing strongly today

Berry Creek Falls Strong Butano Falls Strong Golden Falls Strong Silver Falls Strong Castle Rock Falls Moderate Finnegan Falls Strong Huntington Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Tehan Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 80°F

Tue 83°F Sunny
Wed 90°F Sunny
Thu 90°F Sunny
Fri 82°F Sunny
Sat 82°F Sunny
Sun 80°F Sunny Best
Mon 85°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near San Jose

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Finnegan Falls Strong · 714 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Tehan Falls Strong · 5 cfs 82nd percentile
  3. 3 Berry Creek Falls Strong · 2 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Butano Falls Strong · 6 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Golden Falls Strong · 6 cfs 77th percentile
  6. 6 Silver Falls Strong · 6 cfs 77th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near San Jose (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around San Jose (5 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

14 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near San Jose

Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

12.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Black Rock Falls waterfall

Black Rock Falls

12.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

12.8 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Fiver Finger Falls in California, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Fiver Finger Falls

12.9 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

13.2 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

14 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

14.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Tehan Falls in California, about 286 feet of drop LiDAR

Tehan Falls

22.1 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

22.8 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

23.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

23.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Berry Creek Falls waterfall

Berry Creek Falls

24.1 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Finnegan Falls in California LiDAR

Finnegan Falls

43.6 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

49.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

49.6 miles away
California
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near San Jose

Are there free waterfalls near San Jose?

There are 4 free waterfalls near San Jose, including Golden Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near San Jose?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near San Jose, including Castle Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in San Jose?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near San Jose, including Golden Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near San Jose?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near San Jose, including Berry Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near San Jose?

The shortest waterfall hike near San Jose is Basin Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near San Jose?

The tallest waterfall near San Jose is Castle Rock Falls at 80 feet.

Do any waterfalls near San Jose require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around San Jose?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near San Jose have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to San Jose?

The closest waterfall to San Jose is Basin Falls, approximately 12.6 miles away.

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