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

29 of 40 waterfalls near Bellevue are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Strong Cress Falls Strong Van Horn Falls Strong Alpine Falls Roaring Deception Falls Roaring Florence Falls Roaring Malachite Falls Roaring Otter Falls Roaring Boulder Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Canyon Falls Moderate Sunset Falls Moderate Cataract Falls Strong Denman Falls Strong Ethania Falls Strong Giant Falls Strong Larrupin Falls Strong Spray Falls Strong Chenuis Falls Strong Ipsut Falls Strong Ranger Falls Strong Deschutes Falls Strong Dingford Creek Falls Roaring Eagle Falls Strong Franklin Falls Roaring Keekwulee Falls Roaring Snowshoe Falls Roaring Lilliwaup Falls Roaring Little Mashel Falls Roaring Mary Pamela Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate McCauley Falls Moderate McKenna Falls Strong Wildcat Falls Moderate Victor Falls Roaring Twin Falls Roaring Snoqualmie Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Veterans Day

Cloudy · 67°F

Tod 56°F Light Rain
Vet 67°F Cloudy Best
Thu 62°F Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 58°F Light Rain
Sat 56°F Light Rain
Sun 54°F Light Rain
Mon 52°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Bellevue

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Little Mashel Falls Roaring · 99 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Twin Falls Roaring · 239 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Lilliwaup Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 94th percentile
  4. 4 Victor Falls Roaring · 1010 cfs 94th percentile
  5. 5 Dingford Creek Falls Roaring · 1010 cfs 92nd percentile
  6. 6 Keekwulee Falls Roaring · 285 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bellevue (12 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

16 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around McCauley Falls in Washington, about 311 feet of drop LiDAR

McCauley Falls

16.7 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

23.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bellevue (23 waterfalls)

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

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

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

Otter Falls

29.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 700 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Bellevue

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

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

Franklin Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

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

Ranger Falls

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

Chenuis Falls

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

Ipsut Falls

44.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
5.0 miles Unknown
Alpine Falls waterfall

Alpine Falls

45.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

45.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Spray Falls waterfall

Spray Falls

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

Cataract Falls

46.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Alice Falls waterfall

Alice Falls

46.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Deception Falls waterfall

Deception Falls

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

Giant Falls

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

Lilliwaup Falls

46.9 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ethania Falls waterfall

Ethania Falls

47.1 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Larrupin Falls waterfall

Larrupin Falls

47.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cress Falls waterfall

Cress Falls

47.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Denman Falls waterfall

Denman Falls

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

Van Horn Falls

48.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Hard
6.0 miles Unknown
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

49.8 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bellevue

Are there free waterfalls near Bellevue?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Bellevue, including Alpine Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bellevue?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Bellevue, including Alpine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bellevue?

There are 23 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 Alpine Falls at 0.1 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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