Waterfall Hikes Near Willow Creek, CA

1,371 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Willow Creek? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Willow Creek. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.9385°N, -123.6412°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Willow Creek

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

1 of 7 waterfalls near Willow Creek is flowing strongly today

Burnt Ranch Falls Barely Flowing Gray Falls Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Moderate Ishi Pishi Falls Barely Flowing Kickapoo Waterfall Moderate Pepperwood Falls Barely Flowing Wilderness Falls Strong

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 90°F Patchy Smoke
Thu 89°F Areas Of Smoke
Fri 88°F Sunny Best
Sat 88°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 89°F Partly Sunny
Mon 88°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 85°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Willow Creek

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Wilderness Falls Moderate · 37 cfs 51st percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 421 cfs 50th percentile
  3. 3 Kickapoo Waterfall Moderate · 23 cfs 26th percentile
  4. 4 Pepperwood Falls Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Burnt Ranch Falls Barely Flowing · 517 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Gray Falls Barely Flowing · 517 cfs 3rd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Willow Creek (3 waterfalls)

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

Gray Falls waterfall

Gray Falls

35.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Burnt Ranch Falls waterfall

Burnt Ranch Falls

34 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

20 miles away
California
Hard
16.0 miles 2 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Willow Creek

Gray Falls waterfall

Gray Falls

35.7 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Burnt Ranch Falls waterfall

Burnt Ranch Falls

34 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

20 miles away
California
Hard
16.0 miles 2 ft
Ishi Pishi Falls waterfall

Ishi Pishi Falls

27.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pepperwood Falls waterfall

Pepperwood Falls

32.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wilderness Falls waterfall

Wilderness Falls

19.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

Kickapoo Waterfall

21.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Willow Creek

Are there free waterfalls near Willow Creek?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Willow Creek, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Willow Creek?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Willow Creek, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Willow Creek?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Willow Creek, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Willow Creek?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Willow Creek, including Burnt Ranch Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Willow Creek?

The shortest waterfall hike near Willow Creek is Burnt Ranch Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Willow Creek require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Willow Creek?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Willow Creek have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Willow Creek?

The closest waterfall to Willow Creek is Gray Falls, approximately 10.8 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

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Sulphur Springs

48.8 mi 84°F

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Stinking Springs

72.8 mi 101°F

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