Waterfall Hikes Near Bellevue, WA

150,606 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Living in Bellevue puts you on the right side of the lake for the I-90 trailheads. Snoqualmie Falls is the close one, 268 feet with an easy 1.5 mile walk. Twin Falls runs 3.6 miles and 500 feet of gain along the way. Deeper in, Otter Falls takes 9 miles and Florence Falls 8, quiet valleys where the dog can come. McCauley Falls to the north is a 2 mile round trip. Forty falls come up within fifty miles.

Located at 47.5951°N, -122.1535°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bellevue

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

2 of 40 waterfalls near Bellevue are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Moderate Cress Falls Moderate Van Horn Falls Moderate Alpine Falls Barely Flowing Deception Falls Barely Flowing Florence Falls Barely Flowing Malachite Falls Barely Flowing Otter Falls Barely Flowing Boulder Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Sunset Falls Barely Flowing Chenuis Falls Moderate Ipsut Falls Moderate Ranger Falls Moderate Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Dingford Creek Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Franklin Falls Low Keekwulee Falls Low Snowshoe Falls Low Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Low Mary Pamela Falls Low Twin Falls Low McCauley Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Strong Olney Falls Barely Flowing Wallace Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Strong Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Tod 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 82°F Sunny
Fri 84°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Partly Sunny
Sun 83°F Partly Sunny
Mon 82°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 78°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Bellevue

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 McKenna Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Victor Falls Strong · 842 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Lilliwaup Falls Moderate · 124 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Spray Falls Moderate · 383 cfs 53rd percentile
  5. 5 Giant Falls Moderate · 383 cfs 53rd percentile
  6. 6 Cataract Falls Moderate · 383 cfs 53rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bellevue (3 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.

Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

7.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bellevue (27 waterfalls)

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

McCauley Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

28.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

3.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
Otter Falls waterfall

Otter Falls

11.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 700 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Bellevue

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

24.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Franklin Falls waterfall

Franklin Falls

15.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.0 miles 400 ft
Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

39.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

41.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Chenuis Falls waterfall

Chenuis Falls

41.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
8.4 miles 300 ft
Ipsut Falls waterfall

Ipsut Falls

42.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alpine Falls waterfall

Alpine Falls

48.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

31.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spray Falls waterfall

Spray Falls

45.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
6.0 miles 1,300 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

45.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Alice Falls waterfall

Alice Falls

26.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deception Falls waterfall

Deception Falls

49.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Giant Falls waterfall

Giant Falls

31.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Lilliwaup Falls waterfall

Lilliwaup Falls

40.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ethania Falls waterfall

Ethania Falls

32.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Larrupin Falls waterfall

Larrupin Falls

32.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cress Falls waterfall

Cress Falls

4.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denman Falls waterfall

Denman Falls

33 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Van Horn Falls waterfall

Van Horn Falls

25.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

36.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bellevue

Are there free waterfalls near Bellevue?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Bellevue, including Alpine Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bellevue?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Bellevue, including Deception Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bellevue?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bellevue, including Alpine Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bellevue?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bellevue, including Alpine Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bellevue?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bellevue is Alice Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bellevue?

The tallest waterfall near Bellevue is Spray Falls at 354 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Bellevue require permits?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Bellevue require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bellevue?

Yes, 39 waterfalls near Bellevue have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bellevue?

The closest waterfall to Bellevue is Snoqualmie Falls, approximately 16 miles away.

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