Waterfall Hikes Near Anacortes, WA

17,667 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Anacortes? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Anacortes. 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 48.4878°N, -122.6292°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Anacortes

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

29 waterfalls near Anacortes have live flow data 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 Cliff 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 Mike Falls Barely Flowing Menzies Falls Barely Flowing North Allouette River Falls Barely Flowing Anderson Creek Waterfalls Barely Flowing Steelhead Falls Low Hidden Falls Low McKay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Devon Falls Barely Flowing Sitting Lady Falls Barely Flowing Lyall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Niagara Falls Barely Flowing Goldstream Falls Barely Flowing Hidden spring falls Barely Flowing Artificial Waterfall Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny · 69°F

Thu 69°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 67°F Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 68°F Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Sun 69°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny Best
Mon 68°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Tue 68°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Wed 68°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Anacortes

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Artificial Waterfall Moderate · 11 cfs 53rd percentile
  2. 2 Hidden Falls Low · 230252 cfs 18th percentile
  3. 3 Steelhead Falls Low · 230252 cfs 18th percentile
  4. 4 Anderson Creek Waterfalls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Fiddlehead Falls Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 North Allouette River Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Anacortes (14 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.

Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

34.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Hard Scrabble Falls

12.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Artificial Waterfall waterfall

Artificial Waterfall

64.3 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Anacortes (6 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 29 Waterfalls Near Anacortes

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
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

34.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Hard Scrabble Falls

12.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Artificial Waterfall waterfall

Artificial Waterfall

64.3 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Lyall Creek Falls waterfall

Lyall Creek Falls

78.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 68 m
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

77.4 km away
In Goldstream Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.3 km 25 m

Anderson Creek Waterfalls

32.9 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
Cliff Falls waterfall

Cliff Falls

7.6 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.0 km Unknown
Hidden spring falls waterfall

Hidden spring falls

79.6 km away
In Goldstream Park
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 8 m
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

79.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
3.4 km 167 m

North Allouette River Falls

1.7 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
Goldstream Falls waterfall

Goldstream Falls

80.2 km away
In Goldstream Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km 30 m
Mike Falls waterfall

Mike Falls

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

Whispering Falls

24.6 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Sitting Lady Falls waterfall

Sitting Lady Falls

71 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 74 m

Menzies Falls

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

Lower Kanaka Falls

56 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m
Devon Falls waterfall

Devon Falls

43.5 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 73 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Anacortes

Are there free waterfalls near Anacortes?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Anacortes, including Anderson Creek Waterfalls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Anacortes?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Anacortes, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Anacortes?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Anacortes, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Anacortes?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Anacortes, including Boulder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Anacortes?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Anacortes?

The tallest waterfall near Anacortes is Niagara Falls at 156 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Anacortes require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Anacortes?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Anacortes have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Anacortes?

The closest waterfall to Anacortes is Hidden Falls, approximately 16 miles away.

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