Murietta Falls

Alameda County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: 108 ft (33 m)
Location: Alameda County, California
Access status: Regional park trail; strenuous all-day hike
The walk: About 12.3 miles return
Ground & access: Strenuous: 4,229 feet of climbing, steep grades, a creek crossing and a rocky gorge path. Allow 8 to 12 hours.

East Bay Regional Park District: Ohlone Wilderness

Start at the lot near the Lichen Bark picnic area at the south edge of Del Valle Regional Park. Follow the Ohlone Wilderness Trail south. The 2024 article turns at the OT35 marker, then left about a quarter mile later; the last half mile crosses the creek and follows a narrow, rocky path up a gorge to the falls. Return the same way. Carry a current district map.

Plan your visit

Lichen Bark picnic area, Del Valle Regional Park, by Ohlone Wilderness Trail to Murietta Falls

Save Mount Diablo gives 12.3 miles with 4,229 feet of gain for this out-and-back. Source figure.

Strenuous: 4,229 feet of climbing, steep grades, a creek crossing and a rocky gorge path. Allow 8 to 12 hours.

Where to start

Del Valle Regional Park, parking fee paid at the entry: $5 per vehicle, or a $10 flat entry fee on weekends and holidays April through Labor Day.

Timing & water

Best in winter and spring; the falls depend on rain. Ohlone hours vary by season (8 AM to 5 PM in November through January).

Before you go

The Ohlone Wilderness trail permit is not required starting in 2026, per the district. Del Valle parking fee applies.

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

Alameda County, California.

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