Grizzly Falls
California · height not recorded · Monarch Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15
Flow at Grizzly Falls is 78 cfs today, around its seasonal average.
Right now
Streamflow
78 cfs
MARBLE FORK KAWEAH R · 34m ago
Overnight
54°F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
72°F
Sunny
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:36 AM · Sunset 8:11 PM · 14h 36m
Snapshot built 15m ago. Sources: USGS · NWS HNX.
Grizzly Falls is a waterfall in 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.
Is the water flowing right now?
Most waterfall sites don't tell you this. The waterfall itself is almost never gauged, but a USGS streamgage in the same watershed can tell you whether snowmelt has started, peaked, or run dry.
USGS gage 11206820 · 13.5 mi away
MARBLE FORK KAWEAH R AB HORSE C NR LODGEPOLE CA
— Distant gauge — proxy reading, not on the same drainage.
View live discharge data →
30-day streamflow
Near 30-day average↻ Same date last year: 120 cfs · 72% of last year — significantly drier
When to go (from the climate data, not our opinion)
Monthly averages from Open-Meteo's reanalysis dataset (2020–2024). Highlighted months are when we think the waterfall is at its best — but the numbers are the numbers regardless.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip (in) | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 26 | 6.1 | 10 |
| Feb | 50 | 26 | 4.2 | 9 |
| Mar | 49 | 28 | 7.6 | 16.2 |
| Apr | 57 | 33 | 2.4 | 6 |
| May | 68 | 40 | 1.5 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 80 | 51 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 89 | 59 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 87 | 57 | 1.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 82 | 52 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 72 | 44 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 59 | 32 | 2.9 | 5.6 |
| Dec | 53 | 28 | 6.7 | 10.4 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API · ERA5 reanalysis 2020–2024.
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzly Falls (this page) | — | — | — | Y | Free |
| Roaring River Falls | 7 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Silver Spray Falls | 8 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Blue Canyon Falls | 9 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Mist Falls | 11 mi | 45 ft | moderate · 8.2 mi | N | $35 |
| Garlic Falls | 12 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Grizzly Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Grizzly Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Grizzly Falls is inside Monarch Wilderness. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Grizzly Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Monarch Wilderness permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Grizzly Falls?
No entrance fee. Monarch Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Grizzly Falls from a major city?
Grizzly Falls is 26 miles from Squaw Valley (about 37 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
36.8039, -118.7441
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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