Waterfall Hikes Near Youngstown, CA

29 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Youngstown? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Youngstown. 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 37.6481°N, -119.7182°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Youngstown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 48 gauged

1 of 43 waterfalls near Youngstown is flowing strongly today

Bridalveil Fall Barely Flowing Chilnualna Fall Barely Flowing Chinquapin Falls Barely Flowing Foresta Falls Barely Flowing Little Nellie Falls Barely Flowing Ribbon Fall Barely Flowing Silver Strand Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bunnell Cascade Barely Flowing Illilouette Falls Barely Flowing Lehamite Falls Barely Flowing Lower Yosemite Fall Barely Flowing Nevada Fall Barely Flowing Pywiack Cascade Barely Flowing Royal Arch Cascade Barely Flowing Sentinel Fall Barely Flowing Silver Apron Barely Flowing Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Vernal Fall Barely Flowing Upper Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Staircase Falls Barely Flowing Snow Creek Falls Barely Flowing California Falls Barely Flowing Le Conte Falls Barely Flowing Rancheria Falls Barely Flowing White Cascade Barely Flowing Waterwheel Falls Barely Flowing Tuolumne Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Jawbone Falls Low Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Sardine Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Lower Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Minaret Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Preston Falls Barely Flowing Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 63°F

Sat 58°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 59°F Sunny
Mon 63°F Sunny Best
Tue 65°F Sunny
Wed 65°F Sunny
Thu 63°F Sunny
Fri 65°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Youngstown

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Horsetail Falls Strong · 60 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Jawbone Falls Low · 8 cfs 15th percentile
  3. 3 Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing · 141 cfs 7th percentile
  4. 4 Wapama Falls Barely Flowing · 141 cfs 7th percentile
  5. 5 Cascade Falls Barely Flowing · 66 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 White Cascade Barely Flowing · 333 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Youngstown (11 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.

Foresta Falls waterfall

Foresta Falls

37.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

3.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Youngstown (18 waterfalls)

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

Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

37.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Youngstown

Chinquapin Falls waterfall

Chinquapin Falls

28.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

3.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foresta Falls waterfall

Foresta Falls

37.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

3.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Silver Strand Falls waterfall

Silver Strand Falls

22.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

37.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridalveil Fall waterfall

Bridalveil Fall

38.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
0.5 miles 80 ft
Ribbon Fall waterfall

Ribbon Fall

1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chilnualna Fall waterfall

Chilnualna Fall

13.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
8.2 miles 2 ft
Sentinel Fall waterfall

Sentinel Fall

2.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Illilouette Falls waterfall

Illilouette Falls

39 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Lower Yosemite Fall waterfall

Lower Yosemite Fall

22 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
Staircase Falls waterfall

Staircase Falls

1.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Yosemite Falls waterfall

Upper Yosemite Falls

22.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.6 miles 2 ft
Yosemite Falls waterfall

Yosemite Falls

22.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.2 miles 2,700 ft
Royal Arch Cascade waterfall

Royal Arch Cascade

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

Vernal Fall

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

Silver Apron

31.6 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lehamite Falls waterfall

Lehamite Falls

48.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevada Fall waterfall

Nevada Fall

48.2 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.0 miles 2 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Youngstown

Are there free waterfalls near Youngstown?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Youngstown, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Youngstown?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Youngstown, including Bridalveil Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Youngstown?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Youngstown, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Youngstown?

There are 38 kid-friendly waterfalls near Youngstown, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Youngstown?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Youngstown, including Angel Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Youngstown?

The shortest waterfall hike near Youngstown is Angel Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Youngstown?

The tallest waterfall near Youngstown is Yosemite Falls at 2,425 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Youngstown require permits?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Youngstown require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Youngstown?

Yes, 48 waterfalls near Youngstown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Youngstown?

The closest waterfall to Youngstown is Chinquapin Falls, approximately 2.6 miles away.

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