Waterfall Hikes Near Sierra Village, CA

90 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sierra Village? There are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sierra Village. 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 38.0765°N, -120.1629°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sierra Village

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 41 gauged

1 of 41 waterfalls near Sierra Village is flowing strongly today

Bridalveil Fall Barely Flowing Chilnualna Fall Barely Flowing Chinquapin Falls Barely Flowing Foresta Falls Barely Flowing Little Nellie Falls Barely Flowing Ribbon Fall Barely Flowing Silver Strand Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bunnell Cascade Barely Flowing Illilouette Falls Barely Flowing Lehamite Falls Barely Flowing Lower Yosemite Fall Barely Flowing Nevada Fall Barely Flowing Pywiack Cascade Barely Flowing Royal Arch Cascade Barely Flowing Sentinel Fall Barely Flowing Silver Apron Barely Flowing Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Vernal Fall Barely Flowing Upper Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Staircase Falls Barely Flowing Snow Creek Falls Barely Flowing California Falls Barely Flowing Le Conte Falls Barely Flowing Rancheria Falls Barely Flowing White Cascade Barely Flowing Waterwheel Falls Barely Flowing Tuolumne Falls Barely Flowing Carson Falls Barely Flowing Llewellyn Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Jawbone Falls Roaring Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Sardine Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Preston Falls Barely Flowing Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 44 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 70°F

Wed 70°F Sunny Best
Thu 69°F Sunny
Fri 71°F Sunny
Ind 76°F Sunny
Sun 77°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 77°F Sunny
Tue 76°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Sierra Village

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Jawbone Falls Roaring · 27 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Preston Falls Barely Flowing · 147 cfs 2nd percentile
  3. 3 California Falls Barely Flowing · 198 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 Rancheria Falls Barely Flowing · 198 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Cascade Falls Barely Flowing · 53 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing · 132 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sierra Village (7 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.

Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

3.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

46.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sierra Village (12 waterfalls)

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

Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

10.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Sierra Village

Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

42 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

38.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
0.5 miles 80 ft
Yosemite Falls waterfall

Yosemite Falls

22.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.2 miles 2,700 ft
Upper Yosemite Falls waterfall

Upper Yosemite Falls

22.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.6 miles 2 ft
White Cascade waterfall

White Cascade

In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
11.0 miles 800 ft
Lower Yosemite Fall waterfall

Lower Yosemite Fall

22 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
Tuolumne Falls waterfall

Tuolumne Falls

32.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.2 miles 500 ft
Lehamite Falls waterfall

Lehamite Falls

48.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carson Falls waterfall

Carson Falls

43.3 miles away
California
Moderate
3.6 miles 800 ft
Royal Arch Cascade waterfall

Royal Arch Cascade

1.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sentinel Fall waterfall

Sentinel Fall

2.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Staircase Falls waterfall

Staircase Falls

1.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

39.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
9.4 miles 2 ft

Llewellyn Falls

45.2 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 600 ft
Pywiack Cascade waterfall

Pywiack Cascade

36.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernal Fall waterfall

Vernal Fall

36 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Illilouette Falls waterfall

Illilouette Falls

39 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Silver Apron waterfall

Silver Apron

31.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevada Fall waterfall

Nevada Fall

48.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.0 miles 2 ft
Bunnell Cascade waterfall

Bunnell Cascade

37.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sierra Village

Are there free waterfalls near Sierra Village?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Sierra Village, including Carson Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Sierra Village?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Sierra Village, including Bridalveil Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sierra Village?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sierra Village, including Carson Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sierra Village?

There are 32 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sierra Village, including Bridalveil Fall.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sierra Village?

The shortest waterfall hike near Sierra Village is Bridalveil Fall at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Sierra Village?

The tallest waterfall near Sierra Village is Yosemite Falls at 2,425 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Sierra Village require permits?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Sierra Village require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sierra Village?

Yes, 41 waterfalls near Sierra Village have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sierra Village?

The closest waterfall to Sierra Village is Jawbone Falls, approximately 11.4 miles away.

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