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Lower Falls

Santa Clara County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Santa Clara County, California
Access status
Short county park trail with steps; seasonal flow
The walk
About 0.25 mile return (source figure)
Ground & access
Narrow ledge trail and steps; a creek crossing at the end. Felled trees block a scramble route to the top of the falls; do not use it.
World of Waterfalls: Uvas Canyon Waterfalls

From the main parking lot in Uvas Canyon County Park, walk through the adjacent picnic area toward Swanson Creek. Take the signposted trail that descends to the creek, turn right downstream, follow a narrow ledge and descend steps to creek level. Cross Swanson Creek to stand in front of the 25 to 30 foot Lower Falls, also called Uvas Falls.

Plan your visit

Uvas Canyon County Park main parking lot, through the picnic area, down the signed trail along Swanson Creek to Lower Falls

World of Waterfalls calls this a quarter-mile round trip detour from the main lot area.

Narrow ledge trail and steps; a creek crossing at the end. Felled trees block a scramble route to the top of the falls; do not use it.

Where to start

Main parking lot of Uvas Canyon County Park, administered by Santa Clara County Parks.

Timing & water

Best after rain in winter and spring.

Before you go

County park day-use rules apply; the fee amount was not confirmed in the sources read.

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

Santa Clara County, California.

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