Outdoors NearbyHorsetail Falls
Horsetail Falls is a waterfall in California, about 11 miles from Mammoth Lakes. It is mapped as about 98 feet (30 m) high and at 9,059 feet elevation. Nearby you can also see Twin Falls.
| Location | Near Mammoth Lakes, California Directions |
|---|---|
| Height | about 98 ft (30 m) |
| Elevation | 9,059 ft |
Mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers. Trails can close after storms or in winter; check with the park or forest office.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Twin Falls 154 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 11 mi · trailhead 0.6 mi Directions
- Mammoth Creek Falls 39 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 11 mi · trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
- Twin Falls near Mammoth Lakes · 13 mi Directions
- Upper Crater Creek Falls 190 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 14 mi Directions
- Rainbow Falls 98 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 15 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi Directions
- Lower Rainbow Falls 26 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 15 mi Directions
- Reds Creek Falls 39 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 15 mi · trailhead 0.5 mi Directions
- Minarets Falls near Mammoth Lakes · 16 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Horsetail Falls?
In California, about 11 miles from Mammoth Lakes, at 37.5396, -118.8277. The route ends as close as roads get; in California that can still mean a hike.
How tall is Horsetail Falls?
About 98 feet (30 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
What other waterfalls are near Horsetail Falls?
Twin Falls (11 mi), Mammoth Creek Falls (11 mi), Twin Falls (13 mi) and Upper Crater Creek Falls (14 mi).