Waterfall Hikes Near San Ramon, CA

86,119 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Twenty-one falls circle San Ramon, scattered around the entire Bay Area. Dawn Falls in Larkspur makes a steady 2.7-mile round trip with 400 feet of gain, dog friendly. Green Valley Falls up in Solano County keeps things easy, a mile-and-a-half walk ending where swimming is allowed. Castle Rock Falls drops 80 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains after 1.2 miles of trail. Huntington and Rainbow in Golden Gate Park barely qualify as hikes. Winter rain sets the schedule here, so save the far-flung ones for the wet months.

Located at 37.7624°N, -121.9365°W

Map of Waterfalls Near San Ramon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

20 of 21 waterfalls near San Ramon are flowing strongly today

Alamere Falls Roaring Basin Falls Strong Black Rock Falls Strong Fiver Finger Falls Strong Maple Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Triple Falls Strong Berry Creek Falls Strong Butano Falls Strong Castle Rock Falls Strong Cataract Falls Strong Dawn Falls Strong Finnegan Falls Strong Golden Falls Strong Silver Falls Strong Green Valley Falls Roaring Haraszthy Falls Barely Flowing Huntington Falls Strong Kent Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Tehan Falls Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 63°F

Aft 63°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 62°F Partly Sunny then Light Rain Likely
Mon 59°F Chance Light Rain
Tue 59°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Wed 57°F Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 56°F Light Rain
Fri 58°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near San Ramon

Updated 36 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Green Valley Falls Roaring · 3 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Alamere Falls Roaring · 36 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Berry Creek Falls Strong · 4 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Butano Falls Strong · 4 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Finnegan Falls Strong · 1230 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Tehan Falls Strong · 48 cfs 83rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near San Ramon (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.

Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

23 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.4 miles away
California
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

33.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near San Ramon

LiDAR terrain view around Tehan Falls in California, about 286 feet of drop LiDAR

Tehan Falls

4.5 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

23 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.4 miles away
California
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

33.1 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

33.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Finnegan Falls in California LiDAR

Finnegan Falls

35 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

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

Green Valley Falls

35.5 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

36.7 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

37.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Fiver Finger Falls in California, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Fiver Finger Falls

38 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

38.9 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles Unknown
Black Rock Falls waterfall

Black Rock Falls

39 miles away
California
Moderate
1.0 miles 320 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

39 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

39.5 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

41.6 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

42.7 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

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

Berry Creek Falls

42.8 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

45.2 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near San Ramon

Are there free waterfalls near San Ramon?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near San Ramon?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in San Ramon?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near San Ramon, including Basin Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near San Ramon?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near San Ramon?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near San Ramon?

The shortest waterfall hike near San Ramon is Alamere Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near San Ramon?

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

Do any waterfalls near San Ramon require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around San Ramon?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near San Ramon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to San Ramon?

The closest waterfall to San Ramon is Tehan Falls, approximately 4.5 miles away.

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