Waterfall Hikes Near Birch Bay, WA

11,142 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
94 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Birch Bay? There are 94 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Birch Bay. 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 48.9243°N, -122.7519°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Birch Bay

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

94 of 94 gauged

3 of 94 waterfalls near Birch Bay 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 Moderate Nooksack Falls Moderate Lower Banon Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stocking Creek Falls Barely Flowing Upper Banon Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Frosst Creek Waterfall Barely Flowing Liumchen Falls Barely Flowing Russell Falls Moderate Sunshine Falls Moderate 30-Foot Pool Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Jenkins Brook Falls Moderate Mystery Falls Moderate Granite Falls Barely Flowing East Corbold Falls Barely Flowing Alvin Falls Barely Flowing DeBeck Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Scary Crossing Falls Barely Flowing Pinecone Falls Barely Flowing Holmden Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Swan Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cypress Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cypress Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil falls Barely Flowing Noons Creek Falls Roaring Phi Alpha Falls Moderate Magnesia Falls Moderate Crystal Falls (Lion's Bay) Moderate Norvan Falls Moderate Upper Norvan Falls Moderate Palisade 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 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 Low Rocky Point Falls Low Rockwell Falls Low Whispering Falls Low Lower Kanaka Falls Low Upper Kanaka Falls Low Rolley Falls Low Fiddlehead Falls Low Terepocki Twin Falls Barely Flowing Thunder Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing McKay Creek Falls Moderate Devon Falls Moderate Musgrave Creek Moderate Lyall Creek Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Musgrave Creek Moderate Jasper Creek Moderate Jasper Creek Moderate Jasper Creek Moderate Jasper Creek Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Artificial Waterfall Roaring Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Spray of Pearls Falls Strong Skookum Falls Low Upper Skookum Falls Low Stapley Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 68°F

Tue 68°F Sunny Best
Wed 68°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 69°F Sunny
Fri 71°F Sunny
Sat 72°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 72°F Partly Sunny
Mon 71°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Birch Bay

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Artificial Waterfall Roaring · 14 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Noons Creek Falls Roaring · 123 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Spray of Pearls Falls Strong · 111 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Sweat Team Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 71st percentile
  5. 5 Defrauder Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 71st percentile
  6. 6 Pritchett Creek Cascades Moderate · 4 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Birch Bay (27 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.

35.1 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
16.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Birch Bay (6 waterfalls)

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

29.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
16.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
17 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 94 Waterfalls Near Birch Bay

35.1 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
29.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
16.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
16.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
17 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
74.8 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Moderate
6.6 km Unknown
75.5 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Easy
6.1 km 108 m
76.2 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Easy
6.0 km 180 m
75.9 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Moderate
9.0 km 226 m
75.5 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Moderate
10.0 km 433 m
74.7 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Hard
Unknown Unknown
35.5 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
5.6 km 273 m
30.6 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
35 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.0 km Unknown
41.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 68 m
33.5 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
3.2 km 188 m
33.9 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
43.7 km away
In Widgeon Marsh Regional Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
43.8 km away
In Widgeon Marsh Regional Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
38.2 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Easy
3.4 km 60 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Birch Bay

Are there free waterfalls near Birch Bay?

There are 91 free waterfalls near Birch Bay, including 30-Foot Pool.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Birch Bay?

There are 27 easy waterfall hikes near Birch Bay, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Birch Bay?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Birch Bay?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Birch Bay, including Cascade Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Birch Bay?

The shortest waterfall hike near Birch Bay is 30-Foot Pool at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Birch Bay?

The tallest waterfall near Birch Bay is Thunder Falls at 328 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Birch Bay require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Birch Bay?

Yes, 94 waterfalls near Birch Bay have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Birch Bay?

The closest waterfall to Birch Bay is Artificial Waterfall, approximately 4.3 miles away.

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