Waterfall Hikes Near Sonora, CA

4,963 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sonora? Luckily, there are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sonora, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.9819°N, -120.3828°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sonora

Find waterfalls to hike near Sonora

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sonora (14 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.

Jawbone Falls waterfall

Jawbone Falls

34.5 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

41.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

36.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sonora (13 waterfalls)

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

Preston Falls waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 8.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

41.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

36.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Sonora With Waterfalls

Jawbone Falls waterfall

Jawbone Falls

34.5 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Preston Falls waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 8.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Tueeulala Falls waterfall

Tueeulala Falls

49.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 5.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Wapama Falls waterfall

Wapama Falls

49.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

41.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

36.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Foresta Falls waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

52.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

The Cascades waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Waterwheel Falls waterfall

Waterwheel Falls

37.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 18.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 2 ft

Chinquapin Falls waterfall

Chinquapin Falls

53.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Le Conte Falls waterfall

Le Conte Falls

53.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 10.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Ribbon Fall waterfall

Ribbon Fall

54.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Silver Strand Falls waterfall

Silver Strand Falls

48 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

55.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 80 ft

Yosemite Falls waterfall

Yosemite Falls

41 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 7.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 2700 ft

Upper Yosemite Falls waterfall

Upper Yosemite Falls

53.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 7.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 2 ft

Lower Yosemite Fall waterfall

Lower Yosemite Fall

53.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 50 ft

Lehamite Falls waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Royal Arch Cascade waterfall

Royal Arch Cascade

30.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft