Waterfall Hikes Near Tuolumne City, CA

1,297 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Tuolumne City? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Tuolumne City. 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 37.9615°N, -120.2428°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tuolumne City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

39 of 39 gauged

39 waterfalls near Tuolumne City have live flow data today

Bridalveil Fall Barely Flowing Chilnualna Fall Barely Flowing Chinquapin Falls Barely Flowing Foresta Falls Barely Flowing Little Nellie Falls Barely Flowing Ribbon Fall Barely Flowing Silver Strand Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing California Falls Barely Flowing Le Conte Falls Barely Flowing Rancheria Falls Barely Flowing White Cascade Barely Flowing Waterwheel Falls Barely Flowing Tuolumne Falls Barely Flowing Carson Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Low Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Jawbone Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Low Sardine Falls Low Silver Falls Low Preston Falls Barely Flowing Wapama Falls Low Tueeulala Falls Low

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 74°F

Tod 89°F Sunny
Wed 89°F Sunny
Thu 88°F Sunny
Fri 80°F Sunny
Sat 74°F Sunny Best
Sun 79°F Sunny
Mon 83°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Tuolumne City

Updated 19 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Jawbone Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Cascade Falls Low · 86 cfs 21st percentile
  3. 3 Carson Falls Low · 379 cfs 15th percentile
  4. 4 Silver Falls Low · 390 cfs 13th percentile
  5. 5 Sardine Falls Low · 390 cfs 13th percentile
  6. 6 Leavitt Falls Low · 390 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tuolumne City (7 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.

Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

3.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tuolumne City (10 waterfalls)

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

Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

10.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

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

All 39 Waterfalls Near Tuolumne City

Jawbone Falls

38.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

10.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Tueeulala Falls waterfall

Tueeulala Falls

3.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 200 ft
Wapama Falls waterfall

Wapama Falls

2.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 350 ft
Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

3.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

37.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foresta Falls waterfall

Foresta Falls

37.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

3.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

3.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Waterwheel Falls waterfall

Waterwheel Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
18.0 miles 2 ft
Chinquapin Falls waterfall

Chinquapin Falls

28.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Le Conte Falls waterfall

Le Conte Falls

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

California Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
15.0 miles 2 ft
Ribbon Fall waterfall

Ribbon Fall

1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Strand Falls waterfall

Silver Strand Falls

22.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

38.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
0.5 miles 80 ft
Yosemite Falls waterfall

Yosemite Falls

22.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.2 miles 2,700 ft
Upper Yosemite Falls waterfall

Upper Yosemite Falls

22.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.6 miles 2 ft
White Cascade waterfall

White Cascade

In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
11.0 miles 800 ft
Lower Yosemite Fall waterfall

Lower Yosemite Fall

22 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tuolumne City

Are there free waterfalls near Tuolumne City?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Tuolumne City, including Carson Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Tuolumne City?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Tuolumne City, including Bridalveil Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tuolumne City?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tuolumne City, including Carson Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tuolumne City?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tuolumne City, including Bridalveil Fall.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tuolumne City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Tuolumne City is Bridalveil Fall at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Tuolumne City?

The tallest waterfall near Tuolumne City is Yosemite Falls at 2,425 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Tuolumne City require permits?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Tuolumne City require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tuolumne City?

Yes, 39 waterfalls near Tuolumne City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tuolumne City?

The closest waterfall to Tuolumne City is Jawbone Falls, approximately 13.7 miles away.

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