Waterfall Hikes Near Yosemite Lakes, CA

5,232 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Yosemite Lakes? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Yosemite Lakes. 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 37.1885°N, -119.7723°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Yosemite Lakes

Find waterfalls to hike near Yosemite Lakes

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Yosemite Lakes (7 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
Whisky Falls waterfall

Whisky Falls

33.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Yosemite Lakes (10 waterfalls)

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

Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

38.7 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

45.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

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

Whisky Falls

33.6 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Yosemite Lakes With Waterfalls

Royal Arch Cascade waterfall

Royal Arch Cascade

0.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernal Fall waterfall

Vernal Fall

12.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Apron waterfall

Silver Apron

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

Tueeulala Falls

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

Snow Creek Falls

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

Wapama Falls

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

Preston Falls

19.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Bunnell Cascade waterfall

Bunnell Cascade

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

Rancheria Falls

26.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Pywiack Cascade waterfall

Pywiack Cascade

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

Lower Rainbow Falls

36.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 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

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Yosemite Lakes, California

Unnamed Spring Mono County 1

37.8 mi 95°F

High in the Sierra National Forest near Mammoth Lakes, this 95-degree thermal spring flows at 5,585 feet elevation, creating 46...
Mono Hot Springs

Mono Hot Springs

38.7 mi 109°F

Mono Hot Springs emerges at 109°F in the High Sierra's alpine terrain, set at 6,561 feet where thermal water feeds a series of ...
Blaney Meadows Hot Springs

Blaney Meadows Hot Springs

39.9 mi 109°F

Blaney Meadows Hot Springs emerges at 109 degrees Fahrenheit from the Sierra National Forest at 7,676 feet elevation, deliverin...
Fish Creek Hot Springs

Fish Creek Hot Springs

48.4 mi 110°F

Fish Creek Hot Springs, also called Iva Bell Hot Springs, emerges at 110°F deep in Sierra National Forest's backcountry at 7,24...
Reds Meadow Hot Springs

Reds Meadow Hot Springs

50.5 mi 115°F

Reds Meadow Hot Springs flows at an impressive 115°F high in the Eastern Sierra at 7,638 feet elevation, delivering water 72 de...
Fumaroles

Fumaroles

52.7 mi

Fumaroles vent superheated steam high in the Sierra at 8,167 feet, where the geothermal system expresses itself through mountai...

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