Western Falls
California · 120-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Western Falls is a waterfall in California. It drops roughly 120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Falls (this page) | — | 120 ft | — | — | — |
| Beatson Falls | 1 mi | 104 ft | — | — | — |
| Ladder Falls | 1 mi | 47 ft | — | — | — |
| Ladder Falls | 1 mi | 20 ft | — | — | — |
| Lower Ravine Falls | 1 mi | 40 ft | — | — | — |
| Crevice Falls | 1 mi | 66 ft | — | — | — |
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- Diamond Creek Falls120 ft
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How tall is Western Falls?
Western Falls is 120 feet (36.6 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Western Falls from a major city?
Western Falls is 5 miles from Cherokee (about 7 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
39.5963, -121.5886
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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