Waterfall Hikes Near Alger, WA

364 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Alger? There are 48 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

48 of 48 gauged

6 of 48 waterfalls near Alger are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Chance Rain Showers · 70°F

Sun 70°F Chance Rain Showers Best
Mon 69°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 67°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 66°F Chance Light Rain
Thu 67°F Chance Light Rain
Fri 69°F Chance Light Rain
Ind 71°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Alger

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Boulder Falls Roaring · 875 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Cascade Falls Strong · 1 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Cavern Falls Strong · 1 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Hidden Falls Strong · 1 cfs 79th percentile
  5. 5 Rustic Falls Strong · 1 cfs 79th percentile
  6. 6 Artificial Waterfall Moderate · 13 cfs 63rd 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

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

Rustic Falls

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

Devon Falls

43.5 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 73 m

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Alger (8 waterfalls)

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

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

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

Cavern Falls

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

Cascade Falls

34.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Alger

Whispering Falls

24.6 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Mazama Falls waterfall

Mazama Falls

28.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Artificial Waterfall waterfall

Artificial Waterfall

64.3 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Cliff Falls waterfall

Cliff Falls

7.6 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.0 km Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

61.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.3 km 33 m
McDonald Falls waterfall

McDonald Falls

61.9 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
1.1 km 85 m
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

61.9 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lost Creek Falls waterfall

Lost Creek Falls

37.5 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
0.5 km 15 m
Cascade Falls Natural Waterslide waterfall

Cascade Falls Natural Waterslide

62.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 40 m
Mike Falls waterfall

Mike Falls

4 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Easy
3.4 km 60 m
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

45.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Liumchen Falls waterfall

Liumchen Falls

62.6 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Menzies Falls

80.1 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.8 km 144 m

Viking Falls

30.7 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Thunder Falls waterfall

Thunder Falls

30.9 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Gold Creek Upper Falls

32.1 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Moderate
10.3 km 389 m
Granite Falls waterfall CC

Granite Falls

33.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

North Allouette River Falls

1.7 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown

Anderson Creek Waterfalls

32.9 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown

Terepocki Twin Falls

33.3 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Alger

Are there free waterfalls near Alger?

There are 44 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 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Alger, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Alger?

There are 10 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, 48 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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