Waterfall Hikes Near St. Helena, CA

5,426 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near St. Helena? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of St. Helena. 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 38.5063°N, -122.4682°W

Map of Waterfalls Near St. Helena

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

2 of 9 waterfalls near St. Helena are flowing strongly today

Alamere Falls Moderate Cataract Falls Roaring Dawn Falls Roaring Green Valley Falls Low Huntington Falls Barely Flowing Kent Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Linda Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 77°F Sunny
Sat 75°F Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Sunny
Sun 80°F Sunny Best
Mon 86°F Sunny
Tue 85°F Sunny
Wed 82°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Thu 80°F Patchy Fog then Sunny

Flowing best right now near St. Helena

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Cataract Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Dawn Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Alamere Falls Moderate · 9 cfs 50th percentile
  4. 4 Green Valley Falls Low · 7 cfs 11th percentile
  5. 5 Huntington Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Kent Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near St. Helena (1 waterfall)

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.

Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

45.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around St. Helena (6 waterfalls)

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

Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

25.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

24.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

22.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near St. Helena

Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

25.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

13.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

45.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

24.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

26.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

22.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

13.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

13.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

36 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near St. Helena

Are there free waterfalls near St. Helena?

There are 6 free waterfalls near St. Helena, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near St. Helena?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near St. Helena, including Green Valley Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in St. Helena?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near St. Helena, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near St. Helena?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near St. Helena, including Cataract Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near St. Helena?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near St. Helena, including Green Valley Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near St. Helena?

The shortest waterfall hike near St. Helena is Alamere Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near St. Helena?

The tallest waterfall near St. Helena is Alamere Falls at 40 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around St. Helena?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near St. Helena have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to St. Helena?

The closest waterfall to St. Helena is Linda Falls, approximately 3.5 miles away.

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