Waterfall Hikes Near Thornton, CA

873 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Thornton? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Thornton. 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 38.2309°N, -121.4249°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Thornton

Find waterfalls to hike near Thornton

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Thornton (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

21.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Thornton (3 waterfalls)

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

Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

21.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Salmon Falls (historical) waterfall

Salmon Falls (historical)

35 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

15.6 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Thornton With Waterfalls

Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

21.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Finnegan Falls waterfall

Finnegan Falls

41.8 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Salmon Falls (historical) waterfall

Salmon Falls (historical)

35 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Haraszthy Falls waterfall

Haraszthy Falls

5.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

15.6 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Tehan Falls waterfall

Tehan Falls

26.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

🏙️ Other Cities Near Thornton With Waterfalls

Galt, CA
25,350 residents
Elk Grove, CA
176,105 residents
Lodi, CA
73,239 residents
Florin, CA
49,992 residents
Parkway, CA
16,242 residents
Rio Vista, CA
10,074 residents
Lemon Hill, CA
14,824 residents
Vineyard, CA
42,657 residents
Stockton, CA
413,637 residents
Sacramento, CA
1,957,738 residents
Rosemont, CA
23,845 residents
La Riviera, CA
11,652 residents

Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Thornton, California

Valley Springs

Valley Springs

27.2 mi 75°F

Valley Springs flows at 75 degrees just 21 feet from the road in Calaveras County, delivering readily accessible warmth in Cali...
Byron Hot Springs

Byron Hot Springs

27.6 mi 96°F

Byron Hot Springs flows at 96°F from low hills in Contra Costa County east of the Bay Area at just 48 feet elevation. This spri...

Tolenas Springs

30.4 mi 68°F

Tolenas Springs emerges at a mild 68°F in Solano County near Fairfield, barely exceeding ambient temperature by 7.9°F, represen...

Lone Tree Mineral Spring

33.0 mi 73°F

Lone Tree Mineral Spring emerges at 73°F essentially at roadside in San Joaquin County, just 1.2 feet from pavement near Tracy....

Unnamed Spring Contra Costa County

35.4 mi 70°F

Mount Diablo State Park shelters this 70-degree thermal spring in warm, dry foothills just 17 meters from a paved road. The 10....

Vallejo White Sulphur Springs

37.5 mi 68°F

Vallejo White Sulphur Springs flows at 68 degrees just 104 feet from the nearest road in the San Francisco Bay Area, making it ...

Looking for a soak after your hike? Explore more hot springs near Thornton, California on SoakingSprings.

Explore California springs

Where to Stay

Hotels & Lodges Booking.com

Find hotels, lodges, and B&Bs near the trailhead
Cabins & Rentals VRBO

Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Glamping Hipcamp

Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
RV Rentals Outdoorsy

Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip

Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.