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2026 Best Waterfalls in California

We prioritized height, flow reliability, and accessibility. Each pick links to a full schema-ready detail page.

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  1. #1

    4.6
    2,425 ft (739.1 m)7.2 mi · Strenuous
    TieredStrenuous

    Yosemite Falls

    Mariposa County, CA

    Yosemite Falls is a 2425-foot tiered waterfall in Mariposa County, California, reached by a strenuous backcountry trek over 7.2 miles.

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  2. #2

    4.1
    129 ft (39.3 m)0.2 mi · Drive_up
    BlockDrive_up

    Burney Falls

    Shasta County, CA

    Burney Falls is a 129-foot block waterfall in Shasta County, California, reached by drive-up access over 0.2 miles.

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