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

32.3 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

20.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 50 ft

Sentinel Fall waterfall

Sentinel Fall

45.8 miles away
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

Foresta Falls waterfall

Foresta Falls

51.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Chilnualna Fall waterfall

Chilnualna Fall

70.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 8.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 2 ft

Chinquapin Falls waterfall

Chinquapin Falls

41.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Waterwheel Falls waterfall

Waterwheel Falls

38.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 18.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 2 ft

Le Conte Falls waterfall

Le Conte Falls

43.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 10.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

California Falls waterfall

California Falls

43.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 15.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 2 ft

Tuolumne Falls waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 5.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

White Cascade waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 11.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Rancheria Falls waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

38.5 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

38.1 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Wapama Falls waterfall

Wapama Falls

39.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Tueeulala Falls waterfall

Tueeulala Falls

39.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 5.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Preston Falls waterfall
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 8.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

20.2 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Camino Falls waterfall

Camino Falls

53.1 miles away

California

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

46.9 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

34.5 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

36 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 5.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Lower Rainbow Falls waterfall

Lower Rainbow Falls

36.5 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft