Waterfall Hikes Near Bucoda, WA

564 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bucoda? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bucoda. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 46.7968°N, -122.8680°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bucoda

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 32 gauged

2 of 32 waterfalls near Bucoda are flowing strongly today

Beaver Falls Low Cedar Creek Falls Low Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Low Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Low Lower Kalama River Falls Barely Flowing Marietta Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Strong Mima Falls Low Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Partly Sunny · 77°F

Tod 77°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 83°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Partly Sunny
Sun 85°F Partly Sunny
Mon 83°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 78°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Flowing best right now near Bucoda

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 McKenna Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Victor Falls Strong · 842 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Nahunta Falls Moderate · 503 cfs 65th percentile
  4. 4 Madcap Falls Moderate · 503 cfs 65th percentile
  5. 5 Narada Falls Moderate · 503 cfs 65th percentile
  6. 6 Washington Cascades Moderate · 503 cfs 65th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bucoda (3 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.

Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

28.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bucoda (14 waterfalls)

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

Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

9.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

36.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

16.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

39.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft

Wildcat Falls

39.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Bucoda

Christine Falls waterfall

Christine Falls

34.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Nahunta Falls waterfall

Nahunta Falls

34.1 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tato Falls waterfall

Tato Falls

33.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Giant Falls waterfall

Giant Falls

31.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Madcap Falls waterfall

Madcap Falls

39 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Cowlitz Falls waterfall

Cowlitz Falls

39.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Narada Falls waterfall

Narada Falls

2.1 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Washington Cascades waterfall

Washington Cascades

1.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sluiskin Falls waterfall

Sluiskin Falls

0.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
5.5 miles 1,700 ft
Spray Falls waterfall

Spray Falls

45.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
6.0 miles 1,300 ft
Fairy Falls waterfall

Fairy Falls

0.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.5 miles 700 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bucoda

Are there free waterfalls near Bucoda?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Bucoda, including Beaver Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bucoda?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Bucoda, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bucoda?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bucoda, including Beaver Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bucoda?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bucoda, including Beaver Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bucoda?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bucoda is Beaver Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bucoda?

The tallest waterfall near Bucoda is Spray Falls at 354 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Bucoda require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Bucoda require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bucoda?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near Bucoda have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bucoda?

The closest waterfall to Bucoda is Mima Falls, approximately 14.9 miles away.

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Green River Soda Spring

46.0 mi 86°F

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Longmire Mineral Springs

46.8 mi 77°F

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Mt St Helens Fumaroles

57.6 mi 190°F

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