Waterfall Hikes Near Swall Meadows, CA

365 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Swall Meadows? There are 26 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Swall Meadows. 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 37.5061°N, -118.6426°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Swall Meadows

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 26 gauged

15 waterfalls near Swall Meadows have live flow data today

Bunnell Cascade Barely Flowing Illilouette Falls Barely Flowing Nevada Fall Barely Flowing Pywiack Cascade Barely Flowing Silver Apron Barely Flowing Vernal Fall Barely Flowing Chilnualna Fall Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Low Lower Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Minaret Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Mist Falls Low Roaring River Falls Low Tokopah Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 75°F

Aft 79°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 81°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 75°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 76°F Sunny
Sun 75°F Sunny Best
Mon 74°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Swall Meadows

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Horsetail Falls Low · 40 cfs 22nd percentile
  2. 2 Mist Falls Low · 0 cfs 18th percentile
  3. 3 Roaring River Falls Low · 0 cfs 18th percentile
  4. 4 Tokopah Falls Low · 0 cfs 18th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 15 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Minaret Falls Barely Flowing · 15 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Swall Meadows (4 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.

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

1.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

5.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Swall Meadows (9 waterfalls)

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

Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

11.1 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Lower Rainbow Falls waterfall

Lower Rainbow Falls

5.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

5.2 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Swall Meadows

Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

28.4 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Nevada Fall waterfall

Nevada Fall

0.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.0 miles 2 ft
Silver Apron waterfall

Silver Apron

28.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Illilouette Falls waterfall

Illilouette Falls

28.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Vernal Fall waterfall

Vernal Fall

35.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pywiack Cascade waterfall

Pywiack Cascade

28.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Swall Meadows

Are there free waterfalls near Swall Meadows?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Swall Meadows, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Swall Meadows?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Swall Meadows, including Corlieu Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Swall Meadows?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Swall Meadows, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Swall Meadows?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Swall Meadows, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Swall Meadows?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Swall Meadows, including Angel Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Swall Meadows?

The shortest waterfall hike near Swall Meadows is Angel Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Swall Meadows?

The tallest waterfall near Swall Meadows is Tokopah Falls at 1,200 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Swall Meadows require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Swall Meadows require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Swall Meadows?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Swall Meadows have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Swall Meadows?

The closest waterfall to Swall Meadows is Horsetail Falls, approximately 9.5 miles away.

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