Waterfall Hikes Near Sonora, CA
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.
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
34.5 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rancheria Falls
41.2 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Little Nellie Falls
36.1 miles away🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sonora (13 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

California
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 8.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Rancheria Falls
41.2 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Little Nellie Falls
36.1 miles awayAll Hiking Trails Near Sonora With Waterfalls

Cascade Falls
37 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

California
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

California
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Snow Creek Falls
27.9 miles away
Pywiack Cascade
24.9 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

California
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Illilouette Falls
45 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 600 ft

California
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Sardine Falls
39.1 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Nevada Fall
29.8 miles away
Bunnell Cascade
26.2 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 7.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Leavitt Falls
36.8 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Finnegan Falls
35.4 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Chilnualna Fall
48.4 miles away
Silver Falls
46.8 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Carson Falls
30 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Llewellyn Falls
25.3 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 6.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 600 ft

Red Rock Falls
56.4 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Corlieu Falls
57.7 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

California
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft