Silver Falls
California · height not recorded · West Waddell Creek State Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15
Today at Silver Falls: partly cloudy, 53°F.
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Sunrise 5:57 AM · Sunset 8:31 PM · 14h 34m
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Silver Falls is a waterfall in Santa Cruz 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.
Silver Falls sits in Santa Cruz County, California. The falls are inside West Waddell Creek State Wilderness. The base sits at roughly 817 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 9 minutes from Loma Mar. A trail — Berry Creek Falls Trail — runs within 10 meters of the marked location. No public parking is recorded within 2 km, so a longer approach is likely. It draws modest visitor attention — busier weekends, quiet weekdays. Source records come from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Entry is free. Dogs on leash are welcome on the access trail.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Falls (this page) | — | — | — | Y | Free |
| The Cascades | 0 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Golden Falls | 0 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Berry Creek Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Slippery Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Sempervirens Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Silver Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Silver Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Silver Falls is inside West Waddell Creek State 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 Silver Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (West Waddell Creek State 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 Silver Falls?
No entrance fee. West Waddell Creek State Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Silver Falls from a major city?
Silver Falls is 6 miles from Loma Mar (about 9 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.1776, -122.2702
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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