Los Angeles County, California
Waterfalls Near Sierra Madre, CA
3 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Sierra Madre, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Sturtevant Falls, 3.9 miles northeast of town. San Antonio Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 37 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Sierra Madre at a Glance
5 Waterfalls Near Sierra Madre, Ranked by Distance
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Sturtevant Falls
Sturtevant Falls is the closest named waterfall to Sierra Madre, 3.9 miles to the northeast in Los Angeles County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Sierra Madre. Popular waterfall known for its swimming hole alongside hiking, picnicking & camping options.
- Rating
- 4.6 (196 Google reviews)
- Address
- Los Angeles County, CA (GPS 34.2117, -118.0195)
- Known for
- small streams, shaded trail, clean trail, wildlife viewing, epic hike
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Wolfskill Falls
Wolfskill Falls lies 17 miles east of Sierra Madre in Los Angeles County, number 2 of 5 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Sierra Madre. Its own nearest town is La Verne.
- Rating
- 4.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Los Angeles County, CA 91711 (GPS 34.1758, -117.7495)
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San Antonio Falls
San Antonio Falls lies 25 miles east of Sierra Madre in San Bernardino County, number 3 of 5 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Sierra Madre. Its own nearest town is Wrightwood.
- Rating
- 4.9 (37 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Bernardino County, CA 91759 (GPS 34.2719, -117.6345)
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Bonita Falls
Bonita Falls lies 32 miles east of Sierra Madre in San Bernardino County, number 4 of 5 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Sierra Madre. Its own nearest town is Rancho Cucamonga.
- Rating
- 4.7 (428 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Bernardino County, CA 92358 (GPS 34.2303, -117.5048)
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Middleman Falls
Middleman Falls lies 37 miles east of Sierra Madre in San Bernardino County, number 5 of 5 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Sierra Madre. Its own nearest town is Crestline.
- Rating
- 2.3 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Bernardino County, CA 92407 (GPS 34.2488, -117.4203)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Sierra Madre sits in or near the Coast Ranges and Southern California Mountains area of California. Along the coast and in the southern mountains, falls are smaller and highly seasonal. McWay Falls in Big Sur drops onto a cove beach and is viewed from an overlook, while Alamere Falls in Point Reyes spills off a coastal bluff onto the sand. The Santa Cruz Mountains around Boulder Creek hold redwood-shaded cascades. In Southern California, Sturtevant Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains and Bonita Falls in Lytle Creek are local favorites, and Tahquitz Falls lies in a canyon above Palm Springs. Most of these creeks depend on winter storms, and many dwindle to a trickle by early summer. Read the California waterfall guide.
By direction from Sierra Madre: 2 to the east and 1 to the northeast. They are spread across Los Angeles County (2) and San Bernardino County (1). The average distance is 15.5 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Sierra Madre
Sturtevant Falls (3.9 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Sierra Madre
Wolfskill Falls (17 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Sierra Madre
San Antonio Falls (25 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Sierra Madre: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Sierra Madre, CA?
3 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Sierra Madre: 1 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Sierra Madre?
Sturtevant Falls in Los Angeles County is the closest, about 3.9 miles northeast of Sierra Madre.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Sierra Madre?
San Antonio Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 37 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Sturtevant Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Sierra Madre in?
Los Angeles County (2) and San Bernardino County (1).
How does Sierra Madre compare with other California towns?
Sierra Madre ranks 66th of the 86 California towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.