Waterfall Hikes Near Cathcart, WA

2,105 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Cathcart is a crossroads more than a town, and the falls ask for a drive whichever way you point. McCauley Falls is the nearest thing to quick, 2 miles round trip with 300 feet of gain. Granite Falls has its namesake drop a half mile off the road. The Skykomish side holds Wallace Falls, 265 feet at the end of 5.6 miles, and Bridal Veil at 4 miles with 1,000 feet of climb. Every one of these takes dogs. Twenty-eight falls in all.

Located at 47.8526°N, -122.1058°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cathcart

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 28 gauged

28 waterfalls near Cathcart have live flow data today

Alpine Falls Barely Flowing Deception Falls Barely Flowing Florence Falls Barely Flowing Malachite Falls Barely Flowing Otter Falls Barely Flowing Asbestos Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Boulder Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Low Canyon Falls Low Sunset Falls Low Dingford Creek Falls Moderate Franklin Falls Barely Flowing Keekwulee Falls Barely Flowing Snowshoe Falls Barely Flowing Hard Scrabble Falls Low Mary Pamela Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Moderate Olney Falls Barely Flowing Wallace Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Moderate Twin Falls Barely Flowing Sunday Falls Moderate Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 79°F

Wed 86°F Patchy Smoke
Thu 89°F Sunny
Fri 87°F Sunny
Sat 83°F Sunny
Sun 79°F Sunny Best
Mon 79°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cathcart

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Eagle Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 50th percentile
  2. 2 McKenna Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 37th percentile
  3. 3 McCauley Falls Moderate · 1630 cfs 35th percentile
  4. 4 Boulder Falls Moderate · 260 cfs 34th percentile
  5. 5 Victor Falls Moderate · 596 cfs 25th percentile
  6. 6 Dingford Creek Falls Low · 147 cfs 18th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cathcart (5 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cathcart (24 waterfalls)

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McCauley Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Olney Falls

38.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.5 miles 1,300 ft
Granite Falls waterfall CC

Granite Falls

39.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wallace Falls waterfall

Wallace Falls

33.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.6 miles 1,300 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

24.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Cathcart

Dingford Creek Falls waterfall

Dingford Creek Falls

7.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

McKenna Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Malachite Falls waterfall

Malachite Falls

30.5 miles away
Washington
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Deception Falls waterfall

Deception Falls

49.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Snowshoe Falls waterfall

Snowshoe Falls

14 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Keekwulee Falls waterfall

Keekwulee Falls

14.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Franklin Falls waterfall

Franklin Falls

15.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.0 miles 400 ft

Hard Scrabble Falls

40.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cathcart

Are there free waterfalls near Cathcart?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Cathcart, including Alpine Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cathcart?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Cathcart, including Asbestos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cathcart?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cathcart, including Alpine Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cathcart?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cathcart, including Alpine Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cathcart?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cathcart is Alpine Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cathcart?

The tallest waterfall near Cathcart is Snoqualmie Falls at 268 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Cathcart require permits?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Cathcart require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cathcart?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Cathcart have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cathcart?

The closest waterfall to Cathcart is McCauley Falls, approximately 10.7 miles away.

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