Waterfall Hikes Near Concord, CA

531,175 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Concord backs up against Mount Diablo, but its reliable waterfalls live across the bay. Cataract Falls comes down Mount Tam in a chain of drops, steep walking for 2.6 miles, best in the middle of winter, dogs allowed. Dawn Falls above Larkspur stays gentler at just under three miles. Green Valley Falls near Fairfield is the easy day, a flat mile and a half to a pool that takes swimmers and dogs alike. Huntington Falls adds a stroll through Golden Gate Park. Fourteen falls make the circle.

Located at 37.9722°N, -122.0016°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Concord

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

4 of 14 waterfalls near Concord are flowing strongly today

Alamere Falls Moderate Butano Falls Strong Castle Rock Falls Roaring Cataract Falls Moderate Dawn Falls Moderate Finnegan Falls Roaring Green Valley Falls Barely Flowing Huntington Falls Barely Flowing Kent Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Tehan Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 78°F

Tod 78°F Partly Sunny
Mon 78°F Sunny Best
Tue 83°F Sunny
Wed 93°F Sunny
Thu 93°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 85°F Sunny
Sat 83°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Concord

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Finnegan Falls Roaring · 695 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Castle Rock Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Tehan Falls Strong · 5 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Butano Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Alamere Falls Moderate · 9 cfs 37th percentile
  6. 6 Cataract Falls Low · 0 cfs 18th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Concord (5 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.

Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

22.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

29.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Concord (7 waterfalls)

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

Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

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

Cataract Falls

28.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Concord

LiDAR terrain view around Tehan Falls in California, about 286 feet of drop LiDAR

Tehan Falls

17.2 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

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

Dawn Falls

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

Kent Falls

28.7 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

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

Huntington Falls

29.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

30 miles away
California
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

33.3 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

34 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

40.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

47.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Finnegan Falls in California LiDAR

Finnegan Falls

48 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

49.1 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

49.7 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Concord

Are there free waterfalls near Concord?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Concord, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Concord?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Concord, including Castle Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Concord?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Concord, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Concord?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Concord, including Butano Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Concord?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Concord?

The shortest waterfall hike near Concord is Alamere Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Concord?

The tallest waterfall near Concord is Castle Rock Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Concord?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Concord have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Concord?

The closest waterfall to Concord is Tehan Falls, approximately 17.2 miles away.

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