Waterfall Hikes Near Anacortes, WA

17,667 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
45 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Anacortes puts most of its waterfall list on the far side of a ferry crossing. Moran State Park on Orcas holds the main cluster, where Cascade Falls sits half a mile from parking and Rustic Falls waits upstream on the same creek. Hidden Falls covers 2.5 miles with 300 feet of climbing, dogs welcome. There is also a Niagara Falls out here, the local version, where eight tenths of a mile of easy walking ends beneath a 156-foot drop. Forty-five falls sit inside the fifty-mile circle.

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

45 of 45 gauged

29 of 45 waterfalls near Anacortes are flowing strongly today

Boulder Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Roaring Cavern Falls Roaring Hidden Falls Roaring Rustic Falls Roaring Hard Scrabble Falls Strong Noons Creek Falls Strong Goose Lake Falls Roaring Mike Falls Roaring Menzies Falls Roaring Gold Creek Upper Falls Roaring Viking Falls Roaring North Allouette River Falls Roaring Anderson Creek Waterfalls Roaring Sawblade Falls Moderate Woodland Falls Moderate Upper Quarry Falls Moderate Lower Quarry Falls Moderate Sweat Team Falls Moderate Pritchett Creek Cascades Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Widgeon Falls Moderate Hanging Creek Falls Moderate Dry Crossing Falls Moderate Snow Cave Creek Falls Moderate Cliff Falls Strong Rockwell Falls Strong Whispering Falls Strong Lower Kanaka Falls Strong Upper Kanaka Falls Strong Rolley Falls Strong Fiddlehead Falls Strong McKay Creek Falls Low Devon Falls Low Sitting Lady Falls Strong Lyall Creek Falls Strong Cascade Falls Strong Niagara Falls Strong Mary Vine Falls Strong Goldstream Falls Strong Hidden spring falls Strong Artificial Waterfall Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Chance Light Rain · 62°F

Vet 66°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 62°F Chance Light Rain Best
Fri 61°F Chance Light Rain
Sat 57°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 56°F Light Rain Likely
Mon 54°F Chance Light Rain
Tue 53°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Anacortes

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Anderson Creek Waterfalls Roaring · 449 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 North Allouette River Falls Roaring · 449 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Viking Falls Roaring · 449 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Gold Creek Upper Falls Roaring · 449 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Menzies Falls Roaring · 449 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Mike Falls Roaring · 449 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Anacortes (22 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.

Cavern Falls waterfall

Cavern Falls

16.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

16.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

16.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hard Scrabble Falls in Washington, about 483 feet of drop LiDAR

Hard Scrabble Falls

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

Artificial Waterfall

49.6 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Anacortes (7 waterfalls)

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

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

16 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 45 Waterfalls Near Anacortes

Menzies Falls

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

Lower Kanaka Falls

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

Devon Falls

71.8 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 73 m
Widgeon Falls waterfall

Widgeon Falls

72.2 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Easy
6.0 km 136 m

Upper Kanaka Falls

72.3 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m
Hanging Creek Falls waterfall

Hanging Creek Falls

73.2 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Moderate
8.9 km 795 m
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

45.8 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Sweat Team Falls

73.9 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Hard
Unknown Unknown

Pritchett Creek Cascades

74 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Moderate
6.6 km Unknown
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

74.1 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
0.6 km 50 m
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

74.6 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Easy
6.1 km 108 m

Dry Crossing Falls

74.6 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Moderate
10.0 km 433 m

Snow Cave Creek Falls

74.8 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown

Sawblade Falls

75.1 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Moderate
9.0 km 226 m
Woodland Falls waterfall

Woodland Falls

75.3 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Easy
6.0 km 180 m
Granite Falls waterfall CC

Granite Falls

47.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Viking Falls

76.4 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
McKay Creek Falls waterfall

McKay Creek Falls

76.9 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Steelhead Falls waterfall

Steelhead Falls

77 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.1 km 75 m
Mary Vine Falls waterfall

Mary Vine Falls

77.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.4 km 40 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Anacortes

Are there free waterfalls near Anacortes?

There are 42 free waterfalls near Anacortes, including Anderson Creek Waterfalls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Anacortes?

There are 22 easy waterfall hikes near Anacortes, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Anacortes?

There are 7 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 Boulder Falls at 0.2 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, 45 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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