Waterfall Hikes Near Walker Lake, NV

385 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Walker Lake? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Walker Lake. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 38.6458°N, -118.7563°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Walker Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

1 of 4 waterfalls near Walker Lake is flowing strongly today

Carson Falls Low Llewellyn Falls Low Silver Falls Low Twenty Six Foot Drop Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 91°F

Tod 91°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 91°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 84°F Sunny
Mon 86°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Walker Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Twenty Six Foot Drop Strong · 96 cfs 82nd percentile
  2. 2 Carson Falls Low · 46 cfs 22nd percentile
  3. 3 Llewellyn Falls Low · 46 cfs 22nd percentile
  4. 4 Silver Falls Low · 40 cfs 14th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Walker Lake (3 waterfalls)

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

Llewellyn Falls

30.8 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 600 ft
Carson Falls waterfall

Carson Falls

26.1 miles away
California
Moderate
3.6 miles 800 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

39 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Walker Lake

Llewellyn Falls

30.8 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 600 ft
Carson Falls waterfall

Carson Falls

26.1 miles away
California
Moderate
3.6 miles 800 ft

Twenty Six Foot Drop

44.7 miles away
Nevada
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

39 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Walker Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Walker Lake?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Walker Lake, including Carson Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Walker Lake?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Walker Lake, including Carson Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Walker Lake?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Walker Lake, including Carson Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Walker Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Walker Lake is Carson Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Walker Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Walker Lake is Twenty Six Foot Drop at 26 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Walker Lake?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Walker Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Walker Lake?

The closest waterfall to Walker Lake is Llewellyn Falls, approximately 45 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Walker Lake, Nevada

Booker Hot Spring

16.6 mi 110°F

Booker Hot Spring flows at 110°F within Toiyabe National Forest at 5,493 feet elevation, located 162 feet from the nearest road...

Double Spring

18.4 mi

Double Spring flows at warm temperatures on the Walker River Reservation in Mineral County at 4,064 feet elevation, located 78....

Wilson Hot Spring

23.6 mi 183°F

Wilson Hot Spring produces 183-degree water at 5,325 feet elevation in Toiyabe National Forest, flowing 130.5 degrees above the...

Hot Spring

28.1 mi

Hot Spring near Yerington sits at 4,466 feet elevation in Lyon County with temperature recorded only as 'H' in the 1980 survey....

Lee Hot Springs, Allen Springs

28.9 mi 190°F

Lee Hot Springs, also known as Allen Springs, produces 190-degree water from 4,027 feet elevation on Bureau of Land Management ...

Unnamed Spring Lyon County

32.6 mi

This unnamed warm spring emerges in Lyon County, Nevada near Smith Valley at 5,019 feet elevation, sitting virtually roadside j...

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