Tehan Falls
California · 197-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Tehan Falls is a waterfall in Alameda County, California. It drops roughly 197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tehan Falls (this page) | — | 197 ft | — | — | — |
| Murietta Falls | 16 mi | 108 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Abrigo Falls | 22 mi | 15 ft | — | — | — |
| Grey Fox Creek Fountain | 26 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Peter's Creek Falls | 29 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Gerow's Waterfall | 30 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Tehan Falls?
Tehan Falls is 197 feet (60 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Tehan Falls from a major city?
Tehan Falls is 3 miles from Pleasanton (about 5 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.6733, -121.9401
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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