Outdoors NearbyMammoth Creek Falls
Mammoth Creek Falls is a waterfall in California, about 2 miles from Mammoth Lakes. OpenStreetMap lists it as about 39 feet (12 m) high. There are 8 other named waterfalls within 20 miles.
| Location | Near Mammoth Lakes, California Directions |
|---|---|
| Nearest trailhead | Mammoth Rock Trailhead, about 0.8 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Mammoth Creek Falls; the trail itself is longer Directions to the trailhead |
| Height | about 39 ft (12 m) |
Mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers. Water levels rise quickly after rain upstream, so keep away from the edge.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Twin Falls 154 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 1 mi · trailhead 0.6 mi Directions
- Reds Creek Falls 39 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 4 mi · trailhead 0.5 mi Directions
- Rainbow Falls 98 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 5 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi Directions
- Minarets Falls near Mammoth Lakes · 5 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi Directions
- Upper Crater Creek Falls 190 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 5 mi Directions
- Lower Rainbow Falls 26 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 5 mi Directions
- Horsetail Falls 98 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 11 mi Directions
- Horsetail Falls near Mammoth Lakes · 12 mi · trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mammoth Creek Falls located?
In California, about 2 miles from Mammoth Lakes, at 37.6273, -119.0033. Navigation apps may stop at the closest road, so have the coordinates handy.
Where is the trailhead for Mammoth Creek Falls?
The closest trailhead on the map is Mammoth Rock Trailhead, about 0.8 miles from Mammoth Creek Falls in a straight line. On foot it is farther, since trails rarely run straight.
How tall is Mammoth Creek Falls?
About 39 feet (12 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
What other waterfalls are near Mammoth Creek Falls?
Twin Falls (1 mi), Reds Creek Falls (4 mi), Rainbow Falls (5 mi) and Minarets Falls (5 mi).