10 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Near Los Angeles

Many don’t know that there are waterfalls near Los Angeles. Most of them are seasonal but there are some that are year-round. Can you name one?

Waterfall hikes are very popular understandably and the challenge of these hikes is finding a hike that is not overcrowded.

If you are like me, standing in line to get a close-up of a waterfall and constantly surrounded by groups of people isn’t your idea of spending time in nature.

If so, try more challenging hikes. Naturally, as the hike gets more difficult, there is less traffic. For that reason, you won’t find the two most popular waterfall hikes on our list.

The list includes a mixture of easy to challenging hikes. I’ve included 9 waterfall hikes and added a bonus hike if anyone wants a challenge.

The list has the following helpful information about each hike so you can find what you are looking for quickly and effortlessly.