Waterfall Hikes Near Bellingham, WA

129,880 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
67 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

67 of 67 gauged

41 of 67 waterfalls near Bellingham are flowing strongly today

Cascade Falls Roaring Cavern Falls Roaring Hidden Falls Roaring Rustic Falls Roaring Hard Scrabble Falls Strong Mazama Falls Strong Nooksack Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Watt Creek Falls Moderate Frosst Creek Waterfall Moderate Liumchen Falls Moderate Holmden Creek Falls Roaring Silver Falls Roaring Swan Falls Roaring Sunshine Falls Roaring Jenkins Brook Falls Roaring 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 Defrauder 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 Rocky Point Falls Strong Rockwell Falls Strong Whispering Falls Strong Lower Kanaka Falls Strong Upper Kanaka Falls Strong Rolley Falls Strong Fiddlehead Falls Strong East Corbold Falls Roaring Alvin Falls Roaring DeBeck Falls Roaring Terepocki Twin Falls Roaring Thunder Falls Roaring Grotto Falls Roaring McKay Creek Falls Low Devon Falls Low Musgrave Creek Strong Lyall Creek Falls Strong Jasper Creek Strong Artificial Waterfall Strong Butterfly Falls Strong Stapley Creek Falls Strong

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Chance Light Rain then Cloudy · 65°F

Vet 69°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Thu 65°F Chance Light Rain then Cloudy Best
Fri 63°F Chance Light Rain
Sat 58°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 Bellingham

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 East Corbold Falls Roaring · 2458 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Mike Falls Roaring · 449 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Menzies Falls Roaring · 449 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Terepocki Twin Falls Roaring · 5898 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Alvin Falls Roaring · 2458 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 DeBeck Falls Roaring · 2458 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bellingham (21 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
Cavern Falls waterfall

Cavern Falls

20.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

20.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

20.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bellingham (7 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

All 67 Waterfalls Near Bellingham

Elk Creek Falls waterfall

Elk Creek Falls

75.1 km away
British Columbia
Hard
3.9 km 405 m

Alvin Falls

76.7 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Sunshine Falls waterfall

Sunshine Falls

76.8 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Jenkins Brook Falls

77.2 km away
British Columbia
Hard
12.2 km Unknown

Holmden Creek Falls

77.7 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.2 km Unknown
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

79.7 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

East Corbold Falls

79.8 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bellingham

Are there free waterfalls near Bellingham?

There are 63 free waterfalls near Bellingham, including Alvin Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bellingham?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near Bellingham, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bellingham?

There are 7 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 Cascade Falls 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, 67 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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