Waterfall Hikes Near Santa Clara, CA

128,058 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Santa Clara? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Santa Clara. 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 37.3646°N, -121.9680°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Santa Clara

Find waterfalls to hike near Santa Clara

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Santa Clara (2 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.

Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

34.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Santa Clara (5 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

11.5 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Santa Clara With Waterfalls

Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

34.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Tehan Falls waterfall

Tehan Falls

17.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

11.5 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft
Fiver Finger Falls waterfall

Fiver Finger Falls

10.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

9.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

42.5 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Black Rock Falls waterfall

Black Rock Falls

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

Upper Falls

9.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

8.7 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

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

Golden Falls

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

Berry Creek Falls

43.8 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall

Huntington Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

23.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Finnegan Falls waterfall

Finnegan Falls

47.9 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Santa Clara, California

Mineral Springs

Mineral Springs

9.0 mi 84°F

Mineral Springs flows at 84°F near East Foothills in the Santa Clara Valley foothills, creating a modest 25-degree temperature ...
Alameda Warm Springs

Alameda Warm Springs

9.5 mi 80°F

Alameda Warm Springs flows at 80°F (27°C) in Mission Peak Regional Preserve near Milpitas, a modest thermal seep just 20 degree...
Crohare Spring

Crohare Spring

21.8 mi 70°F

Crohare Spring emerges at 70°F from protected conservation lands near Livermore, flowing barely 9 degrees above ambient tempera...

Springs

27.7 mi

These warm springs emerge in Contra Costa County's Mount Diablo foothills near Clayton at just 649 feet elevation, sitting bare...

Unnamed Spring Contra Costa County

29.9 mi 70°F

Mount Diablo State Park shelters this 70-degree thermal spring in warm, dry foothills just 17 meters from a paved road. The 10....
Sulphur Spring

Sulphur Spring

30.6 mi 75°F

Sulphur Spring emerges at 75°F near San Francisco Bay, reaching temperatures 14.4 degrees warmer than the mild East Bay climate...

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