Waterfall Hikes Near Bellingham, WA

129,880 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
63 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bellingham? There are 63 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bellingham. 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 48.7548°N, -122.4690°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bellingham

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

63 of 63 gauged

3 of 63 waterfalls near Bellingham are flowing strongly today

Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cavern Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Hard Scrabble Falls Barely Flowing Mazama Falls Strong Nooksack Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Roaring 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 Barely Flowing Jenkins Brook Falls Barely Flowing Noons Creek Falls Moderate Goose Lake Falls Barely Flowing Mike Falls Barely Flowing Menzies Falls Barely Flowing Gold Creek Upper Falls Barely Flowing Viking Falls Barely Flowing North Allouette River Falls Barely Flowing Anderson Creek Waterfalls Barely Flowing 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 Lost Creek Falls Low McDonald Falls Low Steelhead Falls Low Cascade Falls Low Hidden Falls Low Sally Falls Low Cascade Falls Natural Waterslide Low Paradise Falls Low Terepocki Twin Falls Barely Flowing Thunder Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing DeBeck Falls Barely Flowing McKay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Devon Falls Barely Flowing Lyall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Artificial Waterfall Moderate Butterfly Falls Barely Flowing Stapley Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Chance Light Rain · 68°F

Thu 71°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Fri 66°F Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 68°F Chance Light Rain Best
Sun 70°F Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Mon 69°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Tue 69°F Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Wed 69°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Bellingham

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 1120 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Mazama Falls Strong · 984 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Nooksack Falls Strong · 984 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Noons Creek Falls Moderate · 131 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 Artificial Waterfall Moderate · 11 cfs 53rd percentile
  6. 6 Paradise Falls Low · 230252 cfs 18th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bellingham (17 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.

Hard Scrabble Falls

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

Rustic Falls

34.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 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

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 63 Waterfalls Near Bellingham

Anderson Creek Waterfalls

32.9 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
Fiddlehead Falls waterfall

Fiddlehead Falls

54.6 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
1.3 km 46 m

Gold Creek Upper Falls

32.1 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Moderate
10.3 km 389 m

Frosst Creek Waterfall

51.5 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km Unknown
Lyall Creek Falls waterfall

Lyall Creek Falls

78.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 68 m

Goose Lake Falls

4.7 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
3.2 km 188 m

Watt Creek Falls

63.6 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
4.2 km 217 m

Rocky Point Falls

55.6 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

25.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sally Falls

57.8 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Nooksack Falls waterfall

Nooksack Falls

34.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mazama Falls waterfall

Mazama Falls

28.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

61.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.3 km 33 m
McDonald Falls waterfall

McDonald Falls

61.9 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
1.1 km 85 m
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

61.9 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lost Creek Falls waterfall

Lost Creek Falls

37.5 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
0.5 km 15 m
Cascade Falls Natural Waterslide waterfall

Cascade Falls Natural Waterslide

62.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 40 m

Lower Quarry Falls

5.3 km away
In Widgeon Marsh Regional Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Upper Quarry Falls

5.2 km away
In Widgeon Marsh Regional Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Defrauder Falls

9.6 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bellingham

Are there free waterfalls near Bellingham?

There are 59 free waterfalls near Bellingham, including Anderson Creek Waterfalls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bellingham?

There are 17 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, 63 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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