Waterfall Hikes Near Tuttletown, CA

946 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Tuttletown? There are 28 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Tuttletown. 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 38.0003°N, -120.4503°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tuttletown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 28 gauged

27 waterfalls near Tuttletown have live flow data today

Bridalveil Fall Moderate Chinquapin Falls Moderate Foresta Falls Moderate Little Nellie Falls Moderate Ribbon Fall Moderate Silver Strand Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate 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 Cascade Falls Low Finnegan Falls Low Jawbone Falls Moderate Lehamite Falls Low Lower Yosemite Fall Low Royal Arch Cascade Low Sentinel Fall Low Yosemite Falls Low Upper Yosemite Falls Low Staircase Falls Low Preston Falls Barely Flowing Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 75°F

Aft 75°F Sunny Best
Sat 78°F Sunny
Sun 77°F Sunny
Lab 82°F Sunny
Tue 86°F Sunny
Wed 84°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 85°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Tuttletown

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Jawbone Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 35th percentile
  2. 2 The Cascades Moderate · 31 cfs 31st percentile
  3. 3 Wildcat Falls Moderate · 31 cfs 31st percentile
  4. 4 Silver Strand Falls Moderate · 31 cfs 31st percentile
  5. 5 Ribbon Fall Moderate · 31 cfs 31st percentile
  6. 6 Little Nellie Falls Moderate · 31 cfs 31st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tuttletown (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

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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tuttletown (6 waterfalls)

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

Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

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

Little Nellie Falls

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

All 28 Waterfalls Near Tuttletown

Jawbone Falls

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

Preston Falls

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

Tueeulala Falls

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

Wapama Falls

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

Rancheria Falls

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

Little Nellie Falls

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

Foresta Falls

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

Wildcat Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Waterwheel Falls

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

Chinquapin Falls

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

Le Conte Falls

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

California Falls

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

Ribbon Fall

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

Silver Strand Falls

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

Cascade Falls

40 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

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

Yosemite Falls

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

Upper Yosemite Falls

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

White Cascade

20.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
11.0 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tuttletown

Are there free waterfalls near Tuttletown?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Tuttletown, including Bassi Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Tuttletown?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Tuttletown, including Bassi Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tuttletown?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tuttletown, including Bassi Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tuttletown?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tuttletown, including Bassi Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Tuttletown?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Tuttletown, including Bassi Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tuttletown?

The shortest waterfall hike near Tuttletown is Bassi Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Tuttletown?

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

Do any waterfalls near Tuttletown require permits?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Tuttletown require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tuttletown?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Tuttletown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tuttletown?

The closest waterfall to Tuttletown is Jawbone Falls, approximately 20.6 miles away.

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