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

11.2 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

10.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 50 ft

Sentinel Fall waterfall

Sentinel Fall

8.9 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

Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

56 miles away
In Yosemite National Park

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 600 ft

Whisky Falls waterfall

Whisky Falls

38.9 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

39.5 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Sardine Falls waterfall

Sardine Falls

50.9 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Jawbone Falls waterfall

Jawbone Falls

55.7 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

44.3 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

51.6 miles away

California

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Llewellyn Falls waterfall

Llewellyn Falls

17.9 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 6.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 600 ft

Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

9.5 miles away

California

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft