Waterfall Hikes Near Nelson, BC

11,779 residents
21 Waterfalls

within 80 km

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nelson? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within an 80 km radius of Nelson. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 49.4833°N, -117.2833°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nelson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

7 of 21 waterfalls near Nelson are flowing strongly today

Granite Falls Strong Kalispell Falls Strong LaSota Falls Strong Pewee Falls Roaring Sheep Creek Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Upper Priest Falls Roaring Deer Creek Falls Moderate Cayuse Creek Falls Moderate Tulip Falls Moderate Broken Falls Cascade Moderate Cottonwood Falls Moderate Priest Falls Moderate Fletcher Creek Falls Moderate Little McPhee Falls Moderate Glade Falls Moderate Meachen Creek Falls Moderate Corn Creek Falls Moderate

Updated 12 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Cloudy · 18°F

Tod 18°F Cloudy Best
Sat 19°F Heavy Drizzle
Sun 24°F Light Drizzle
Mon 25°F Cloudy
Tue 25°F Cloudy
Wed 27°F Cloudy
Thu 27°F Cloudy

Flowing best right now near Nelson

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Upper Priest Falls Roaring · 0.8 m³/s 96th percentile
  2. 2 Pewee Falls Roaring · 2418 m³/s 94th percentile
  3. 3 Sheep Creek Falls Roaring · 2418 m³/s 94th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Falls Roaring · 2418 m³/s 94th percentile
  5. 5 Granite Falls Moderate · 234 m³/s 68th percentile
  6. 6 Kalispell Falls Moderate · 234 m³/s 68th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nelson (12 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Cottonwood Falls waterfall

Cottonwood Falls

67.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.3 km 12 m

Glade Falls

58.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.9 km 84 m

Little McPhee Falls

58.6 km away
British Columbia
Easy
7.0 km 215 m
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

50.6 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.4 km 70 m

All 21 Waterfalls Near Nelson

Cottonwood Falls waterfall

Cottonwood Falls

67.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.3 km 12 m

Glade Falls

58.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.9 km 84 m

Little McPhee Falls

58.6 km away
British Columbia
Easy
7.0 km 215 m

Broken Falls Cascade

38.8 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pewee Falls waterfall CC

Pewee Falls

41.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

50.6 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.4 km 70 m
Tulip Falls waterfall

Tulip Falls

68.5 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.5 km 16 m

Fletcher Creek Falls

British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 50 m

Cayuse Creek Falls

67.4 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Deer Creek Falls waterfall

Deer Creek Falls

67.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.9 km 15 m
Priest Falls waterfall

Priest Falls

60.8 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
3.9 km 107 m

Upper Priest Falls

42.9 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Williams Creek Falls

67.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
5.1 km 195 m
LaSota Falls waterfall

LaSota Falls

0.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Granite Falls waterfall

Granite Falls

23.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Holly Falls

64.4 km away
British Columbia
Hard
6.0 km 457 m

Corn Creek Falls

61.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 100 m
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

46.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sheep Creek Falls waterfall

Sheep Creek Falls

45.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Meachen Creek Falls

7.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.6 km Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nelson

Are there free waterfalls near Nelson?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Nelson, including Beaver Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Nelson?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Nelson, including Beaver Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nelson?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Nelson, including Granite Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nelson?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Nelson, including Granite Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nelson?

The shortest waterfall hike near Nelson is Beaver Falls at 0.2 km round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Nelson?

The tallest waterfall near Nelson is Tulip Falls at 13 metres.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Nelson?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Nelson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Nelson?

The closest waterfall to Nelson is Cottonwood Falls, approximately 1.2 km away.

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