Waterfall Hikes Near San Miguel, CA

4,004 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near San Miguel? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of San Miguel. 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 37.8867°N, -122.0368°W

Map of Waterfalls Near San Miguel

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near San Miguel have live flow data today

Alamere Falls Barely Flowing Berry Creek Falls Barely Flowing Butano Falls Barely Flowing Golden Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Castle Rock Falls Low Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Dawn Falls Barely Flowing Finnegan Falls Barely Flowing Green Valley Falls Barely Flowing Huntington Falls Barely Flowing Kent Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Linda Falls Barely Flowing Tehan Falls Moderate

Updated 10 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 76°F

Tod 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 76°F Sunny Best
Thu 84°F Sunny
Fri 85°F Sunny
Sat 79°F Sunny
Sun 83°F Sunny
Mon 90°F Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near San Miguel (3 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.

Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

32.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around San Miguel (8 waterfalls)

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

Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

28 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

47.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

21.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near San Miguel

Tehan Falls

36.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

4.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

28 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

47.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

21.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

32.7 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

33.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

42 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

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

Silver Falls

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

Golden Falls

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

Berry Creek Falls

29.3 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft

Finnegan Falls

46.8 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

48.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near San Miguel

Are there free waterfalls near San Miguel?

There are 8 free waterfalls near San Miguel, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near San Miguel?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near San Miguel, including Castle Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in San Miguel?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near San Miguel, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near San Miguel?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near San Miguel, including Berry Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near San Miguel?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near San Miguel, including Green Valley Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near San Miguel?

The shortest waterfall hike near San Miguel is Alamere Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near San Miguel?

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

Do any waterfalls near San Miguel require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around San Miguel?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near San Miguel have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to San Miguel?

The closest waterfall to San Miguel is Tehan Falls, approximately 14.5 miles away.

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