Waterfall Hikes Near Walnut Creek, CA

69,809 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Walnut Creek? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Walnut Creek. 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 37.9024°N, -122.0399°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Walnut Creek

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

2 of 16 waterfalls near Walnut Creek are flowing strongly today

Alamere Falls Barely Flowing Berry Creek Falls Moderate Butano Falls Barely Flowing Golden Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Castle Rock Falls Low Cataract Falls Moderate Dawn Falls Moderate Finnegan Falls Strong Green Valley Falls Barely Flowing Huntington Falls Low Kent Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Linda Falls Barely Flowing Tehan Falls Strong

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 84°F Sunny
Mon 88°F Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Sunny
Wed 92°F Sunny
Thu 87°F Sunny
Fri 93°F Sunny
Sat 96°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Walnut Creek

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Finnegan Falls Strong · 614 cfs 85th percentile
  2. 2 Tehan Falls Strong · 6 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 Berry Creek Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Cataract Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 45th percentile
  5. 5 Dawn Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 45th percentile
  6. 6 Castle Rock Falls Low · 1 cfs 22nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Walnut Creek (3 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

46.1 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Walnut Creek (8 waterfalls)

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

Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

31.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

45.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

46.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Walnut Creek

Tehan Falls

8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

29.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

31.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

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

Huntington Falls

45.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

46.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

33.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

41.4 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

49.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

37.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

17.3 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

47.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

47.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Berry Creek Falls waterfall

Berry Creek Falls

19.1 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft

Finnegan Falls

38.8 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

36.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Walnut Creek

Are there free waterfalls near Walnut Creek?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Walnut Creek, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Walnut Creek?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Walnut Creek, including Castle Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Walnut Creek?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Walnut Creek, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Walnut Creek?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Walnut Creek, including Berry Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Walnut Creek?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Walnut Creek?

The shortest waterfall hike near Walnut Creek is Alamere Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Walnut Creek?

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

Do any waterfalls near Walnut Creek require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Walnut Creek requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Walnut Creek?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Walnut Creek have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Walnut Creek?

The closest waterfall to Walnut Creek is Tehan Falls, approximately 15.4 miles away.

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