Waterfall Hikes Near Wawona, CA

122 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wawona? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wawona. 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 37.5447°N, -119.6387°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wawona

Find waterfalls to hike near Wawona

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wawona (11 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.

Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

45.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

32.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
0.5 miles 80 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wawona (18 waterfalls)

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

Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

17.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

45.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Wawona With Waterfalls

Lehamite Falls waterfall

Lehamite Falls

13.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevada Fall waterfall

Nevada Fall

0.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.0 miles 2 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

47.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

41.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
9.4 miles 2 ft
Camino Falls waterfall

Camino Falls

7.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bunnell Cascade waterfall

Bunnell Cascade

35.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pywiack Cascade waterfall

Pywiack Cascade

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

Whisky Falls

33.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

26.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Lower Rainbow Falls waterfall

Lower Rainbow Falls

36.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Wapama Falls waterfall

Wapama Falls

27.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 350 ft
Tueeulala Falls waterfall

Tueeulala Falls

28.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

5.2 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Waterwheel Falls waterfall

Waterwheel Falls

16.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
18.0 miles 2 ft
Le Conte Falls waterfall

Le Conte Falls

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

California Falls

33.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
15.0 miles 2 ft
Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

19.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Tuolumne Falls waterfall

Tuolumne Falls

16.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.2 miles 500 ft
White Cascade waterfall

White Cascade

2.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
11.0 miles 800 ft
Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

16.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

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Fish Creek Hot Springs

Fish Creek Hot Springs

26.6 mi 110°F

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Reds Meadow Hot Springs

Reds Meadow Hot Springs

27.5 mi 115°F

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Fumaroles

Fumaroles

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Unnamed Spring Mono County 2

Unnamed Spring Mono County 2

35.5 mi 72°F

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Casa Diablo Hot Springs And Geyser

Casa Diablo Hot Springs And Geyser

35.7 mi 199°F

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