Tokopah Falls
Tulare County, California
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Tulare County, California
- The walk
- 3.4 miles return
- Ground & access
- Unpaved, with bridges and stairs; not wheelchair accessible.
Follow the Marble Fork valley from Lodgepole to the waterfall.
Plan your visit
Tokopah Falls Trail from Lodgepole
NPS labels 3.4 miles as the round trip; elevation change is 600 ft.
Unpaved, with bridges and stairs; not wheelchair accessible.
Where to start
Use the day-use lot near the Lodgepole Campground entrance; walk to the trail beyond Marble Fork Bridge.
Timing & water
Main flow is spring and early summer. NPS says winter campground closure prevents access; verify seasonal access before travel.
Before you go
NPS lists no hike reservation; park entrance fees may apply.
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