Tehan Falls
California · 197-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
Today at Tehan Falls: mostly clear, 48°F.
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66°F
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Sunrise 7:25 AM · Sunset 6:18 PM · 10h 53m
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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.
Tehan Falls sits in Alameda County, California. The base sits at roughly 945 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 5 minutes from Pleasanton. OpenStreetMap shows a trail within 40 meters of the marked location, though the name isn't recorded. 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.
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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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Questions visitors ask about Tehan Falls
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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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