Waterfall Hikes Near Wilkerson, CA

590 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wilkerson? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wilkerson. 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 37.2794°N, -118.3877°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wilkerson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 14 gauged

1 of 8 waterfalls near Wilkerson is flowing strongly today

Horsetail Falls Strong Lower Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Minaret Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Mist Falls Barely Flowing Roaring River Falls Barely Flowing Tokopah Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 84°F

Sat 87°F Sunny
Sun 81°F Sunny
Mon 84°F Sunny Best
Tue 88°F Sunny
Wed 90°F Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny
Fri 93°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Wilkerson

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Horsetail Falls Roaring · 62 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 130 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Minaret Falls Barely Flowing · 130 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Mist Falls Barely Flowing · 10 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 130 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Roaring River Falls Barely Flowing · 10 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wilkerson (2 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wilkerson (5 waterfalls)

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

Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

46.9 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Wilkerson

First Falls waterfall

First Falls

37.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

36.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

41 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

44.5 miles away
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

46.9 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Blue Canyon Falls waterfall

Blue Canyon Falls

47.9 miles away
California
Hard
4.0 miles 800 ft
Roaring River Falls waterfall

Roaring River Falls

46 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Spray Falls waterfall

Silver Spray Falls

2.5 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

26.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Garlic Falls waterfall

Garlic Falls

42.4 miles away
California
Hard
10.0 miles 2 ft
Lower Rainbow Falls waterfall

Lower Rainbow Falls

23.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.7 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Tokopah Falls waterfall

Tokopah Falls

40.5 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

21.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wilkerson

Are there free waterfalls near Wilkerson?

There is 1 free waterfall near Wilkerson, including Horsetail Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wilkerson?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Wilkerson, including Minaret Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wilkerson?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wilkerson, including Horsetail Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wilkerson?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Wilkerson, including Horsetail Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wilkerson?

The shortest waterfall hike near Wilkerson is Blue Canyon Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Wilkerson?

The tallest waterfall near Wilkerson is Tokopah Falls at 1,200 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Wilkerson?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Wilkerson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Wilkerson?

The closest waterfall to Wilkerson is First Falls, approximately 9.9 miles away.

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