Outdoors
Waterfalls near El Monte
30 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
30
Closest
4.9 mi
Mayberg Waterfall
Within 10 miles
6
Worth the drive
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 4.9miMayberg Waterfall
- 7.5miBailey Canyon Falls
- 8.2miHermit Falls
- 9.5miFish Canyon Falls
- 9.5miEaton Canyon Waterfall
- 9.6miSturtevant Falls
- 10.6miMoss Grotto Falls
- 10.6miLeontine Falls
- 12miMillard Falls
- 12.2miGlen Camp Falls
- 13.6miLower Double Falls
- 14miWest Fork Waterfall
- 14.3miRoyal Falls
- 14.5miLower Switzer Falls
- 14.7miSwitzer Falls
- 17.4miWolfskill Falls
- 19.2miSchweitzer Falls
- 19.4miFrog Jump Falls
- 21.1miCooper Canyon Falls
- 21.5miTrail Canyon Falls
- 25.1miDorr Canyon Falls
- 25.3miCanyon Falls
- 26.3miSan Antonio Falls
- 28.6miBlack Star Canyon Falls
- 29.1miTemescal Falls
- 29.9miEtiwanda Falls
- 31miSanta Ynez Canyon Falls
- 31.4miHidden Falls
- 31.8miBonita Falls
- 32miLos Angeles Aqueduct Cascades
Straight-line distance from the center of El Monte; 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 El Monte?
Mayberg Waterfall, about 4.9 miles from the center of El Monte.
How many waterfalls are near El Monte?
30 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 6 of them within 10 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near El Monte?
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.