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
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🚗 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
70.5 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

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

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

Preston Falls
22.7 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 8.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft

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

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

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

Sentinel Fall
43 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Staircase Falls
43.4 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

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

Vernal Fall
40.4 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

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

Silver Apron
42.1 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

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

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

California
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

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

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

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

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

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

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

Angel Falls
20.2 miles awayCalifornia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft