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

4 of 16 waterfalls near San Miguel are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 33 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 83°F Sunny
Ind 83°F Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 77°F Sunny
Tue 79°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near San Miguel

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Huntington Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Kent Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Castle Rock Falls Strong · 2 cfs 88th percentile
  5. 5 Butano Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 50th percentile
  6. 6 Golden Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 50th percentile

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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

45.8 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

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Dawn Falls

24.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near San Miguel

Tehan Falls

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

Kent Falls

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

Huntington Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Dawn Falls

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

Green Valley Falls

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

Cataract Falls

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

Alamere Falls

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

Castle Rock Falls

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

Haraszthy Falls

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

Butano Falls

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

Silver Falls

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

Golden Falls

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

Berry Creek Falls

44.5 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft

Finnegan Falls

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

Linda Falls

25.2 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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