Ladder Falls
California · 47-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Ladder Falls is a waterfall in California. It drops roughly 47 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladder Falls (this page) | — | 47 ft | — | — | — |
| Ladder Falls | 0 mi | 20 ft | — | — | — |
| Crevice Twin Falls | 0 mi | 134 ft | — | — | — |
| Crevice Falls | 0 mi | 30 ft | — | — | — |
| Crevice Falls | 0 mi | 66 ft | — | — | — |
| Ranch Falls | 1 mi | 157 ft | — | — | — |
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How tall is Ladder Falls?
Ladder Falls is 47 feet (14.33 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Ladder Falls from a major city?
Ladder Falls is 5 miles from Thermalito (about 7 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
39.5839, -121.5915
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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