Corlieu Falls
California · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15
Today at Corlieu Falls: clear, 50°F.
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Sunrise 7:15 AM · Sunset 6:09 PM · 10h 54m
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Corlieu Falls is a waterfall in Madera County, California. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Corlieu Falls sits in Madera County, California. It drops along Lewis Creek. The base sits at roughly 4,031 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 7 minutes from Oakhurst. A trail — Lewis Creek Trail — runs within 40 meters of the marked location. No public parking is recorded within 2 km, so a longer approach is likely. This is one of the more frequently visited falls in the state by our popularity model. Source records come from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Corlieu Falls, situated in the Sierra National Forest near the community of Sugar Pine, is celebrated for its scenic beauty and rich history. Named after Charles Clifford Corlieu, an early pioneer of the region, the falls are a prominent feature along the Lewis Creek Trail, accessible via Highway 41. This location attracts hikers and nature lovers, presenting them with the spectacle of water tumbling through dense second growth forest.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corlieu Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Red Rock Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Angel Falls | 6 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Chilnualna Falls | 9 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Chilnualna Fall | 10 mi | 696 ft | — | N | — |
| Chilnualna Creek Cascades | 10 mi | — | — | N | — |
Questions visitors ask about Corlieu Falls
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How far is Corlieu Falls from a major city?
Corlieu Falls is 5 miles from Oakhurst (about 7 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.4168, -119.6245
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corlieu_Falls
Wikidata (Q124735379)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124735379
GeoNames (5339578)
https://www.geonames.org/5339578/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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