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Waterfalls near Pico Rivera

30 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.

Waterfalls within 37 mi

30

Closest

11.1 mi

Mayberg Waterfall

Worth the drive

Switzer Falls
Switzer Falls19.3 miPhoto: Engineerjohn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Temescal Falls
Temescal Falls25.9 miPhoto: Mx. Granger, CC0
Los Angeles Aqueduct Cascades
Los Angeles Aqueduct Cascades32.9 miPhoto: Los Angeles (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 3.0

Map

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All waterfalls, nearest first

  1. 11.1mi
    Mayberg Waterfall

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  2. 13.7mi
    Bailey Canyon Falls

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  3. 14.8mi
    Eaton Canyon Waterfall

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  4. 15.1mi
    Hermit Falls

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  5. 15.5mi
    Moss Grotto Falls

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  6. 15.6mi
    Schweitzer Falls

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  7. 15.7mi
    Leontine Falls

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  8. 15.8mi
    Frog Jump Falls

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  9. 16.4mi
    Sturtevant Falls

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  10. 16.5mi
    Millard Falls

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  11. 16.8mi
    Fish Canyon Falls

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  12. 18.7mi
    Royal Falls

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  13. 19.2mi
    Lower Switzer Falls

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  14. 19.3mi
    Switzer Falls

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  15. 19.4mi
    Glen Camp Falls

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  16. 21mi
    Lower Double Falls

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  17. 21.4mi
    West Fork Waterfall

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  18. 23.9mi
    Wolfskill Falls

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  19. 25mi
    Trail Canyon Falls

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  20. 25.9mi
    Temescal Falls

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  21. 28.1mi
    Santa Ynez Canyon Falls

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  22. 28.4mi
    Cooper Canyon Falls

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  23. 28.4mi
    Black Star Canyon Falls

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  24. 29.5mi
    Owl Falls

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  25. 31.6mi
    Canyon Falls

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  26. 32.5mi
    Dorr Canyon Falls

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  27. 32.9mi
    Los Angeles Aqueduct Cascades

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  28. 33.1mi
    San Antonio Falls

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  29. 34.3mi
    Harding Canyon Falls

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  30. 35.7mi
    Etiwanda Falls

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Straight-line distance from the center of Pico Rivera; driving and trail distances are longer.

Before you go

Go after rain or snowmelt

Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.

Stay on the trail

Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.

Check access

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 Pico Rivera?

Mayberg Waterfall, about 11.1 miles from the center of Pico Rivera.

How many waterfalls are near Pico Rivera?

30 named waterfalls are within 37 miles.

When is the best time to see waterfalls near Pico Rivera?

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.

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