Waterfall Hikes Near Shell Ridge, CA

1,041 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Shell Ridge? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Shell Ridge. 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 37.9060°N, -122.0345°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Shell Ridge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

4 of 16 waterfalls near Shell Ridge are flowing strongly today

Alamere Falls Low Berry Creek Falls Low Butano Falls Moderate Golden Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Castle Rock Falls Roaring 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 about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Wed 81°F Sunny
Thu 76°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 82°F Sunny
Ind 82°F Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 77°F Sunny
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Shell Ridge

Updated about 1 hour 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 Roaring · 2 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Butano Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 49th percentile
  6. 6 Golden Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 49th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Shell Ridge (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 Shell Ridge (8 waterfalls)

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

Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

24.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 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

All 16 Waterfalls Near Shell Ridge

Tehan Falls

37.9 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
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

26.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

45.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 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
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
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

13.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

33.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 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 Shell Ridge

Are there free waterfalls near Shell Ridge?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Shell Ridge, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Shell Ridge?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Shell Ridge, including Castle Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Shell Ridge?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Shell Ridge, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Shell Ridge?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Shell Ridge, including Berry Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Shell Ridge?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Shell Ridge, including Green Valley Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Shell Ridge?

The shortest waterfall hike near Shell Ridge is Alamere Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Shell Ridge?

The tallest waterfall near Shell Ridge is Castle Rock Falls at 80 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Shell Ridge require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Shell Ridge?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Shell Ridge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Shell Ridge?

The closest waterfall to Shell Ridge is Tehan Falls, approximately 15.4 miles away.

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