Ranch Falls
California · 157-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Ranch Falls is a waterfall in California. It drops roughly 157 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch Falls (this page) | — | 157 ft | — | — | — |
| Crevice Twin Falls | 0 mi | 134 ft | — | — | — |
| Crevice Falls | 0 mi | 30 ft | — | — | — |
| Crevice Falls | 0 mi | 66 ft | — | — | — |
| Ladder Falls | 1 mi | 47 ft | — | — | — |
| Ladder Falls | 1 mi | 20 ft | — | — | — |
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How tall is Ranch Falls?
Ranch Falls is 157 feet (47.85 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Ranch Falls from a major city?
Ranch Falls is 5 miles from Thermalito (about 7 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
39.5770, -121.5858
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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