Waterfall Hikes Near Burien, WA

51,505 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

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

Located at 47.4762°N, -122.3394°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Burien

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 32 gauged

1 of 32 waterfalls near Burien is flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Moderate Cress Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Sunset Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Falls Low Denman Falls Low Ethania Falls Low Giant Falls Low Larrupin Falls Low Spray Falls Low Chenuis Falls Moderate Ipsut Falls Moderate Ranger Falls Moderate Deschutes Falls Moderate Dingford Creek Falls Barely Flowing Florence Falls Barely Flowing Otter Falls Barely Flowing Franklin Falls Barely Flowing Keekwulee Falls Barely Flowing Snowshoe Falls Barely Flowing Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Barely Flowing Mary Pamela Falls Barely Flowing McCauley Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Roaring Olney Falls Barely Flowing Wallace Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Moderate Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Tod 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 76°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 78°F Sunny
Fri 82°F Sunny
Sat 76°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 72°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Mon 75°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Burien

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 McKenna Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Deschutes Falls Moderate · 768 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Ranger Falls Moderate · 355 cfs 50th percentile
  4. 4 Chenuis Falls Moderate · 355 cfs 50th percentile
  5. 5 Ipsut Falls Moderate · 355 cfs 50th percentile
  6. 6 Lilliwaup Falls Moderate · 124 cfs 47th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Burien (2 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.

Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

18.8 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Burien (21 waterfalls)

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

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

15.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

20 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft

McCauley Falls

24.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Wildcat Falls

37.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Burien

Mary Pamela Falls

36.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

36.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 1,000 ft
Spray Falls waterfall

Spray Falls

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

Cataract Falls

26.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Alice Falls waterfall

Alice Falls

26.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Giant Falls waterfall

Giant Falls

27 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Wallace Falls waterfall

Wallace Falls

37.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.6 miles 1,300 ft
Ethania Falls waterfall

Ethania Falls

41.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Larrupin Falls waterfall

Larrupin Falls

35.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cress Falls waterfall

Cress Falls

37.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sunset Falls waterfall

Sunset Falls

38 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denman Falls waterfall

Denman Falls

37.5 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Burien

Are there free waterfalls near Burien?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Burien, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Burien?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Burien, including Franklin Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Burien?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Burien, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Burien?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Burien, including Bridal Veil Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Burien?

The shortest waterfall hike near Burien is Alice Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Burien?

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

Do any waterfalls near Burien require permits?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Burien require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Burien?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near Burien have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Burien?

The closest waterfall to Burien is McKenna Falls, approximately 21.4 miles away.

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