Waterfall Hikes Near Alger, WA

364 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
50 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Alger? There are 50 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Alger. 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 48.6175°N, -122.3368°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Alger

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

50 of 50 gauged

1 of 50 waterfalls near Alger is flowing strongly today

Boulder Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cavern Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Hard Scrabble Falls Barely Flowing Ladder Creek Falls Low Mazama Falls Moderate Nooksack Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Low Watt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Frosst Creek Waterfall Barely Flowing Liumchen Falls Barely Flowing Goose Lake Falls Barely Flowing Mike Falls Barely Flowing Menzies Falls Barely Flowing Gold Creek Upper Falls Barely Flowing Viking Falls Barely Flowing North Allouette River Falls Barely Flowing Anderson Creek Waterfalls Barely Flowing Upper Quarry Falls Moderate Lower Quarry Falls Moderate Defrauder Falls Moderate Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Rocky Point Falls Barely Flowing Rockwell Falls Barely Flowing Whispering Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kanaka Falls Barely Flowing Upper Kanaka Falls Barely Flowing Rolley Falls Barely Flowing Fiddlehead Falls Barely Flowing Terepocki Twin Falls Barely Flowing Thunder Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing McKay Creek Falls Moderate Devon Falls Moderate Lyall Creek Falls Moderate Artificial Waterfall Roaring Butterfly Falls Barely Flowing Stapley Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Tod 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 83°F Sunny
Fri 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 83°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 83°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 79°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Alger

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Artificial Waterfall Roaring · 14 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Defrauder Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 68th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Quarry Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 68th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Quarry Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 68th percentile
  5. 5 Lyall Creek Falls Moderate · 11 cfs 54th percentile
  6. 6 Devon Falls Moderate · 26 cfs 41st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Alger (13 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.

Hard Scrabble Falls

40.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

16.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Devon Falls waterfall

Devon Falls

58.7 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 73 m

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Alger (9 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

29.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cavern Falls waterfall

Cavern Falls

16.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

17 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 50 Waterfalls Near Alger

Hard Scrabble Falls

40.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

29.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cavern Falls waterfall

Cavern Falls

16.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

17 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

16.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Devon Falls waterfall

Devon Falls

58.7 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 73 m
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

30.3 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
0.6 km 50 m
McKay Creek Falls waterfall

McKay Creek Falls

30.2 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Steelhead Falls waterfall

Steelhead Falls

65.7 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.1 km 75 m

Frosst Creek Waterfall

33.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km Unknown

Rolley Falls

28.2 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km Unknown

Rockwell Falls

29.1 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Fiddlehead Falls waterfall

Fiddlehead Falls

30.5 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
1.3 km 46 m

Watt Creek Falls

38.5 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
4.2 km 217 m

Rocky Point Falls

33.4 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Lower Kanaka Falls

31.9 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

45.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Kanaka Falls

33.1 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m

Sally Falls

62 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Nooksack Falls waterfall

Nooksack Falls

12.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Alger

Are there free waterfalls near Alger?

There are 46 free waterfalls near Alger, including Anderson Creek Waterfalls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Alger?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Alger, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Alger?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Alger, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Alger?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Alger, including Boulder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Alger?

The shortest waterfall hike near Alger is Artificial Waterfall at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Alger?

The tallest waterfall near Alger is Thunder Falls at 328 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Alger require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Alger requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Alger?

Yes, 50 waterfalls near Alger have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Alger?

The closest waterfall to Alger is Hard Scrabble Falls, approximately 11.5 miles away.

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Sherman Crater Fumaroles

Sherman Crater Fumaroles

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