Outdoors NearbyTwin Falls
Twin Falls is a waterfall in California, about 3 miles from Mammoth Lakes. It is mapped as about 154 feet (47 m) high and at 8,836 feet elevation. Mammoth Creek Falls is another fall in the area.
| Location | Near Mammoth Lakes, California Directions |
|---|---|
| Nearest trailhead | Deer Lakes Trailhead, about 0.6 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Twin Falls; the trail itself is longer Directions to the trailhead |
| Height | about 154 ft (47 m) |
| Elevation | 8,836 ft |
Location and details from OpenStreetMap. Trails can close after storms or in winter; check with the park or forest office.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Mammoth Creek Falls 39 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 1 mi · trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
- Rainbow Falls 98 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 4 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi Directions
- Reds Creek Falls 39 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 4 mi · trailhead 0.5 mi Directions
- Upper Crater Creek Falls 190 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 4 mi Directions
- Lower Rainbow Falls 26 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 4 mi Directions
- Minarets Falls near Mammoth Lakes · 5 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi Directions
- Horsetail Falls 98 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 11 mi Directions
- Horsetail Falls near Mammoth Lakes · 12 mi · trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Twin Falls located?
In California, about 3 miles from Mammoth Lakes, at 37.6116, -119.0099. The route ends as close as roads get; in California that can still mean a hike.
Where is the trailhead for Twin Falls?
The closest trailhead on the map is Deer Lakes Trailhead, about 0.6 miles from Twin Falls in a straight line. The land manager for Twin Falls can tell you the exact trail length.
How tall is Twin Falls?
About 154 feet (47 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
What other waterfalls are near Twin Falls?
Mammoth Creek Falls (1 mi), Rainbow Falls (4 mi), Reds Creek Falls (4 mi) and Upper Crater Creek Falls (4 mi).