Updated July 2026
Corlieu Falls
Corlieu Falls is a multi-tiered waterfall on Lewis Creek in Sierra National Forest near Oakhurst, dropping an estimated 80 feet over several steps. It is reached by a short descent on the Lewis Creek National Scenic Trail.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check US Forest Service for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Corlieu Falls drops about 80 feet. That makes it the 271st-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 62% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Lewis Creek National Scenic Trail reaches it about 1.5 miles (out-and-back), rated easy. The nearest town is Oakhurst. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with US Forest Service for closures and current conditions.
spring. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
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- Berry Creek Falls · 70 ft
- Big Falls · 500 ft
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- Burney Falls · 129 ft
- Carlon Falls · 35 ft
- Cascade Falls · 200 ft
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