Waterfall Hikes Near Birch Bay, WA

11,142 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
88 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Birch Bay? There are 88 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

88 of 88 gauged

1 of 88 waterfalls near Birch Bay is flowing strongly today

Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cavern Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Hard Scrabble Falls Barely Flowing Nooksack Falls Moderate Watt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Frosst Creek Waterfall Barely Flowing Liumchen Falls Barely Flowing Russell Falls Barely Flowing Sunshine Falls Barely Flowing 30-Foot Pool Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Jenkins Brook Falls Barely Flowing Mystery Falls Barely Flowing 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 Moderate Phi Alpha Falls Barely Flowing Magnesia Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls (Lion's Bay) Barely Flowing Norvan Falls Barely Flowing Upper Norvan Falls Barely Flowing Palisade Falls Barely Flowing 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 McKay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Devon Falls Barely Flowing Musgrave Creek Barely Flowing Lyall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cascade 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 Moderate Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Spray of Pearls Falls Strong Skookum Falls Low Stapley Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 17 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny · 63°F

Tod 64°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 61°F Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 63°F Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny Best
Sun 63°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Mon 63°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Tue 63°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Wed 63°F Slight Chance Light Rain then 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 Spray of Pearls Falls Strong · 540 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Nooksack Falls Moderate · 928 cfs 69th percentile
  3. 3 Artificial Waterfall Moderate · 11 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Noons Creek Falls Moderate · 131 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 Steelhead Falls Low · 238727 cfs 21st percentile
  6. 6 Cascade Falls Low · 238727 cfs 21st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Birch Bay (25 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.

64.3 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
34.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Birch Bay (5 waterfalls)

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

27.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
34.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
34.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 88 Waterfalls Near Birch Bay

64.3 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
27.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
34.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
34.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
34.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
58.6 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Moderate
6.6 km Unknown
59.2 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Easy
6.1 km 108 m
59.9 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Easy
6.0 km 180 m
59.7 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Moderate
9.0 km 226 m
59.2 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Moderate
10.0 km 433 m
58.4 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Hard
Unknown Unknown
41.8 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
5.6 km 273 m
32.9 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
7.6 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.0 km Unknown
78.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 68 m
4.7 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
3.2 km 188 m
1.7 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
5.3 km away
In Widgeon Marsh Regional Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
5.2 km away
In Widgeon Marsh Regional Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
4 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 85 free waterfalls near Birch Bay, including 30-Foot Pool.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Birch Bay?

There are 25 easy waterfall hikes near Birch Bay, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Birch Bay?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Birch Bay, including Cascade Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Birch Bay?

There are 11 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, 88 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.