Horsetail Falls

Mono County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Mono County, California
Access status: Partial guide: viewing route documented; exact match to this listing probable
The walk: About 3 miles return to the falls views (source figure)
Ground & access: Steady climb, rocky in places, with steps and steep switchbacks above the tramway. Little shade. Snow can remain into summer.

Live That Adventure: Horsetail Falls via Rush Creek Trail, June Lake

Park in the Rush Creek Trail lot on Highway 158 across from Silver Lake Campground. Follow the Rush Creek Trail behind the campground, over a small bridge, and up the slope above Silver Lake. The trail climbs beside Horsetail Falls but does not reach its base or top. The match between this listing and the waterfall in the guide is probable, not confirmed.

Plan your visit

Rush Creek Trailhead at Silver Lake up the Rush Creek Trail to views of Horsetail Falls

Live That Adventure gives 3 miles round trip to Horsetail Falls and 4.2 miles round trip to Agnew Lake.

Steady climb, rocky in places, with steps and steep switchbacks above the tramway. Little shade. Snow can remain into summer.

Where to start

Paved lot on Highway 158 across from Silver Lake Campground, with a vault toilet.

Timing & water

Summer or fall. Snow makes the trail harder in winter and spring.

Before you go

No fee or reservation stated in the reviewed sources.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Mono County, California.

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