Waterfall Hikes Near Bellingham, WA

129,880 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
71 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Seventy-one waterfalls within fifty miles puts Bellingham near the top of any Washington list, helped by the Nooksack country and a ferry ride. Several falls here, Cascade Falls and Rustic Falls among them, pour down one creek in Moran State Park on Orcas Island, so a single sailing collects a whole set. Back on the mainland, Hard Scrabble Falls is 1.5 miles with dogs allowed, and Lower Kanaka Falls climbs 770 feet over 3.1 miles. Winter rain keeps most of these loud year round.

Located at 48.7548°N, -122.4690°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bellingham

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

71 of 71 gauged

1 of 71 waterfalls near Bellingham is flowing strongly today

Cascade Falls Moderate Cavern Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Moderate Rustic Falls Moderate Hard Scrabble Falls Barely Flowing Mazama Falls Barely Flowing Nooksack Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Low Watt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Frosst Creek Waterfall Barely Flowing Liumchen Falls Barely Flowing Holmden Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Swan Falls Barely Flowing Sunshine Falls Moderate Jenkins Brook Falls Moderate Noons Creek Falls Moderate 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 Sawblade Falls Barely Flowing Woodland Falls Barely Flowing Upper Quarry Falls Barely Flowing Lower Quarry Falls Barely Flowing Sweat Team Falls Barely Flowing Defrauder Falls Barely Flowing Pritchett Creek Cascades Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Widgeon Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Creek Falls Barely Flowing Dry Crossing Falls Barely Flowing Snow Cave Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Rocky Point 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 East Corbold Falls Barely Flowing Alvin Falls Barely Flowing DeBeck Falls Barely Flowing Terepocki Twin Falls Barely Flowing Thunder Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing McKay Creek Falls Low Devon Falls Low Musgrave Creek Barely Flowing Lyall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Musgrave Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Artificial Waterfall Roaring Butterfly Falls Barely Flowing Stapley Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Aft 69°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 67°F Partly Sunny
Thu 66°F Light Rain
Fri 63°F Light Rain
Sat 65°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Sun 66°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Mon 66°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Bellingham

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Artificial Waterfall Roaring · 29 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Noons Creek Falls Moderate · 80 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 Jenkins Brook Falls Moderate · 84 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Sunshine Falls Moderate · 84 cfs 48th percentile
  5. 5 Cascade Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 Cavern Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 41st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bellingham (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.

LiDAR terrain view around Hard Scrabble Falls in Washington, about 483 feet of drop LiDAR

Hard Scrabble Falls

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

Rustic Falls

20.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

20.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bellingham (6 waterfalls)

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

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

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

Cavern Falls

20.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 71 Waterfalls Near Bellingham

LiDAR terrain view around Hard Scrabble Falls in Washington, about 483 feet of drop LiDAR

Hard Scrabble Falls

10.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

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

Cavern Falls

20.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

20.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

20.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Lower Kanaka Falls

38.6 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m

Whispering Falls

39 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Artificial Waterfall waterfall

Artificial Waterfall

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

Cliff Falls

39.7 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.0 km Unknown
Devon Falls waterfall

Devon Falls

39.9 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 73 m

Upper Kanaka Falls

40.4 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

42.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
0.6 km 50 m
Mike Falls waterfall

Mike Falls

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

Menzies Falls

44.8 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.8 km 144 m
McKay Creek Falls waterfall

McKay Creek Falls

45 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Viking Falls

45.1 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Steelhead Falls waterfall

Steelhead Falls

45.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.1 km 75 m

Rolley Falls

45.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km Unknown

Rockwell Falls

46.1 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

North Allouette River Falls

46.9 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bellingham

Are there free waterfalls near Bellingham?

There are 67 free waterfalls near Bellingham, including Alvin Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bellingham?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bellingham?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bellingham, including Cascade Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bellingham?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bellingham, including Cascade Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bellingham?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Bellingham?

The tallest waterfall near Bellingham is Thunder Falls at 328 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Bellingham require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bellingham?

Yes, 71 waterfalls near Bellingham have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bellingham?

The closest waterfall to Bellingham is Hard Scrabble Falls, approximately 10.4 miles away.

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