Outdoors
Waterfalls near Palo Alto
28 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
28
Closest
9.7 mi
Peter's Creek Falls
Within 10 miles
1
Tallest
361 ft
Huntington Falls
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 28 places loads as you scroll.
All waterfalls, nearest first
- 9.7miPeter's Creek Falls
- 10.7miGerow's Waterfall
- 13.3miTip Toe Falls
- 14.1miCastle Rock Falls
- 16.2miButano Falls
- 17.5miSempervirens Falls
- 18.8miSilver Falls
- 18.9miThe Cascades
- 18.9miGolden Falls
- 19.2miBerry Creek Falls
- 19.8miSlippery Falls
- 20miTehan Falls
- 21.1miScott Creek Falls
- 24.3miMurietta Falls
- 28.6miMoose Lodge Falls
- 29.6miMaple Falls
- 29.8miHuntington Falls361 ft
- 30.1miRainbow Falls262 ft
- 30.3miFive Finger Falls
- 30.3miBasin Falls
- 30.3miBlack Rock Falls
- 30.4miUpper Falls
- 30.4miLower Falls
- 30.4miGranuja Falls
- 30.5miUvas Falls
- 30.7miTriple Falls
- 30.8miFairy Falls
- 35.7miAbrigo Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Palo Alto; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Palo Alto?
Peter's Creek Falls, about 9.7 miles from the center of Palo Alto.
How many waterfalls are near Palo Alto?
28 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 1 of them within 10 miles.
What is the tallest waterfall near Palo Alto?
Huntington Falls, about 361 feet (110 m), 29.8 miles away.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Palo Alto?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.