Roaring Rift Falls
California · 20-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Roaring Rift Falls is a waterfall in California. It drops roughly 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Rift Falls (this page) | — | 20 ft | — | — | — |
| Suspended Boulder Falls | 0 mi | 23 ft | — | — | — |
| Thalehaha Falls | 0 mi | 79 ft | — | — | — |
| Grand Chasm Falls | 0 mi | 59 ft | — | — | — |
| Moss Grotto Falls | 0 mi | 23 ft | — | — | — |
| Ribbon Rocks Falls | 0 mi | 30 ft | — | — | — |
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How tall is Roaring Rift Falls?
Roaring Rift Falls is 20 feet (6 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Roaring Rift Falls from a major city?
Roaring Rift Falls is 2 miles from Altadena (about 2 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
34.2081, -118.1157
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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