Pfeiffer Falls
California · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Pfeiffer Falls is a waterfall in Monterey 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.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pfeiffer Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Highbride Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Firehose Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Pico Blanco Falls | 6 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Pine Falls | 8 mi | — | — | — | — |
| McWay Falls | 9 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
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How far is Pfeiffer Falls from a major city?
Pfeiffer Falls is 17 miles from Carmel Valley Village (about 24 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
36.2567, -121.7813
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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