The Top 11 Waterfalls in Inyo National Forest
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 11
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Inyo National Forest. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Inyo National Forest. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
Last updated: September 24, 2025
Twin Lakes is just a few minutes drive from Mammoth Lakes. In spring a huge waterfall thunders from the mountains. The lakes are filled with trout, so it is worth taking a fishing rod.
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Crystal clear water flows from the top of the mountains into Shadow Creek that drains into stunning Shadow Lake. A wooden bridge is there for you to keep your feet dry. It is a perfect place for a break.
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The rarely traveled Minarets Trail (26E21) to the Minarets and the high Sierra lakes at their base rejoins the Minaret Creek several times, here at a viewpoint up and down …
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Here, chocolate I MEAN WATER flows from the middle lake to the northern lake. In spring this thing is probably jammin’. I would fonDUE anything to see it then 😂
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Just a few yards from the stunning Minaret Falls is this little wild campspot. It is flat enough for two tents. You can get water from a small stream close to the San Joaquin River.
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