Waterfall Hikes Near Yosemite Valley, CA

1,737 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
49 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Yosemite Valley? Luckily, there are 49 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Yosemite Valley, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.7407°N, -119.5779°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Yosemite Valley

Find waterfalls to hike near Yosemite Valley

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Yosemite Valley (17 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.

Royal Arch Cascade waterfall

Royal Arch Cascade

30.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lower Yosemite Fall waterfall

Lower Yosemite Fall

53.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 50 ft

Sentinel Fall waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Yosemite Valley (19 waterfalls)

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

All Hiking Trails Near Yosemite Valley With Waterfalls

Staircase Falls waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Royal Arch Cascade waterfall

Royal Arch Cascade

30.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lehamite Falls waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lower Yosemite Fall waterfall

Lower Yosemite Fall

53.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 50 ft

Sentinel Fall waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Upper Yosemite Falls waterfall

Upper Yosemite Falls

53.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 7.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 2 ft

Yosemite Falls waterfall

Yosemite Falls

41 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 7.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 2700 ft

Vernal Fall waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Illilouette Falls waterfall

Illilouette Falls

45 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 600 ft

Silver Apron waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Nevada Fall waterfall

Nevada Fall

29.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 7.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 2 ft

Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

27.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 9.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 2 ft

Ribbon Fall waterfall

Ribbon Fall

54.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

55.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 80 ft

Bunnell Cascade waterfall

Bunnell Cascade

26.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 7.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Silver Strand Falls waterfall

Silver Strand Falls

48 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Pywiack Cascade waterfall

Pywiack Cascade

24.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

The Cascades waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

52.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

36.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft