Three Troughs Falls
California · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Three Troughs Falls is a waterfall in San Luis Obispo 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.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Troughs Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Salmon Creek Falls | 15 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Upper Salmon Creek Falls | 15 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Manning Falls | 16 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Jewel Falls | 18 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Middle Fork Falls | 31 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
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How far is Three Troughs Falls from a major city?
Three Troughs Falls is 4 miles from San Simeon (about 6 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.6736, -121.1488
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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