Outdoors
Waterfalls near Whittier
30 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
30
Closest
12.2 mi
Mayberg Waterfall
Worth the drive
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 12.2miMayberg Waterfall
- 12.3miSchweitzer Falls
- 12.4miFrog Jump Falls
- 14.9miBailey Canyon Falls
- 15.6miHermit Falls
- 15.9miFish Canyon Falls
- 16.6miEaton Canyon Waterfall
- 17miSturtevant Falls
- 17.5miMoss Grotto Falls
- 17.6miLeontine Falls
- 18.8miMillard Falls
- 19.3miGlen Camp Falls
- 20.4miLower Double Falls
- 20.5miWest Fork Waterfall
- 21miRoyal Falls
- 21.4miLower Switzer Falls
- 21.4miWolfskill Falls
- 21.6miSwitzer Falls
- 24.1miBlack Star Canyon Falls
- 27.9miTrail Canyon Falls
- 28.2miCooper Canyon Falls
- 28.7miCanyon Falls
- 30.2miTemescal Falls
- 30.2miHarding Canyon Falls
- 30.7miSan Antonio Falls
- 31.6miDorr Canyon Falls
- 32.4miSanta Ynez Canyon Falls
- 32.5miEtiwanda Falls
- 34.9miBonita Falls
- 36.7miLos Angeles Aqueduct Cascades
Straight-line distance from the center of Whittier; 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.
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Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Whittier?
Mayberg Waterfall, about 12.2 miles from the center of Whittier.
How many waterfalls are near Whittier?
30 named waterfalls are within 37 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Whittier?
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.