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

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

37 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Sentinel Fall waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Staircase Falls waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

27.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 9.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 2 ft

Pywiack Cascade waterfall

Pywiack Cascade

24.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Vernal Fall waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Illilouette Falls waterfall

Illilouette Falls

45 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 600 ft

Silver Apron waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Sardine Falls waterfall

Sardine Falls

39.1 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Nevada Fall waterfall

Nevada Fall

29.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 7.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 2 ft

Bunnell Cascade waterfall

Bunnell Cascade

26.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 7.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

36.8 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Finnegan Falls waterfall

Finnegan Falls

35.4 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Chilnualna Fall waterfall

Chilnualna Fall

48.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 8.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 2 ft

Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

46.8 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Carson Falls waterfall

Carson Falls

30 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Llewellyn Falls waterfall

Llewellyn Falls

25.3 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 6.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 600 ft

Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

56.4 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

57.7 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Angel Falls waterfall

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft