Waterfall Hikes Near Visalia, CA
within 50 miles
Visalia works as the staging town for Sequoia National Park, and the waterfall list leans on the park hard. Tokopah Falls is the headline, about 1,200 feet of cascading granite reached by a four-mile round trip from the Lodgepole area. Marble Falls climbs out of the foothills on a 7.4-mile route that goes best in spring before the heat. Ella Falls near Grant Grove takes two miles. The hard cases, Garlic Falls at ten miles and Chagoopa Falls at thirty, belong to backpackers. Eight falls within fifty miles here.
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1 of 6 waterfalls near Visalia is flowing strongly today
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Updated about 1 hour agoRanked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.
- 1 Cholollo Falls Strong · 8 cfs 76th percentile
- 2 Chagoopa Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 5th percentile
- 3 Marble Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 5th percentile
- 4 Volcano Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 5th percentile
- 5 Tufa Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 5th percentile
- 6 Tokopah Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 5th percentile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Visalia
Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Visalia?
There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Visalia, including Marble Falls.
What is the shortest waterfall hike near Visalia?
The shortest waterfall hike near Visalia is Chagoopa Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.
How tall are the waterfalls near Visalia?
The tallest waterfall near Visalia is Tokopah Falls at 1,200 feet.
Do any waterfalls near Visalia require permits?
Yes, 1 waterfall near Visalia requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.
Can I camp near the waterfalls around Visalia?
Yes, 8 waterfalls near Visalia have nearby campgrounds.
What is the closest waterfall to Visalia?
The closest waterfall to Visalia is Marble Falls, approximately 33.6 miles away.
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