Outdoors NearbyHarding Canyon Falls
Harding Canyon Falls is a waterfall in California, about 4 miles from Portola Hills. OpenStreetMap lists it as about 33 feet (10 m) high and seasonal, may run dry. Nearby you can also see Upper Harding Canyon Falls.
The main Lower tier FallsDescription from OpenStreetMap
| Location | Near Portola Hills, California Directions |
|---|---|
| Height | about 33 ft (10 m) |
| Flow | seasonal or intermittent |
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors. Swim only where it is allowed; pools below falls can hide currents.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Upper Harding Canyon Falls near Portola Hills · 1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Canyon Falls near Trabuco Canyon · 4 mi · trailhead 1.1 mi Directions
- Holly Jim Falls near Trabuco Canyon · 5 mi · trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
- Black Star Canyon Falls 164 ft · near Corona · 6 mi · seasonal Directions
- Lion Canyon Falls near Lakeland Village · 10 mi · seasonal Directions
- Ortega Falls 26 ft · near Lakeland Village · 11 mi · seasonal Directions
- Metrolink Bridge near San Juan Capistrano · 15 mi Directions
- Tenaja Falls near Lakeland Village · 16 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Harding Canyon Falls?
In California, about 4 miles from Portola Hills, at 33.7251, -117.5856. Check trail and parking details with the park, forest or town before you set out.
How tall is Harding Canyon Falls?
About 33 feet (10 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
Does Harding Canyon Falls flow all year?
It is marked as seasonal or intermittent, so it can be dry in late summer or fall. Spring and the days after heavy rain are the best times to see it.
What other waterfalls are near Harding Canyon Falls?
Upper Harding Canyon Falls (1 mi), Canyon Falls (4 mi), Holly Jim Falls (5 mi) and Black Star Canyon Falls (6 mi).