Carlon Falls is a modest waterfall on the South Fork of the Tuolumne River near Yosemite's Big Oak Flat / Hetch Hetchy area, flowing year-round. The mostly easy riverside trail crosses into Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite.
At 35 ft, it stands above roughly 27% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Carlon Falls sits on South Fork Tuolumne River. You'll find it in Tuolumne, California. It is protected within US Forest Service.
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 4 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Groveland, the closest town.
When to go: late spring to early fall. Like most waterfalls, Carlon Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
