Waterfall Hikes Near Clear Lake, WA

1,157 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
58 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Clear Lake? There are 58 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Clear Lake. 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 46.9310°N, -122.2841°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Clear Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

58 of 58 gauged

2 of 58 waterfalls near Clear Lake are flowing strongly today

Affi Falls Low Alice Falls Low Cress Falls Low Garda Falls Low Van Horn Falls Low Basaltic Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Comet Falls Barely Flowing Cougar Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Falls Barely Flowing Fish Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Grant Purcell Falls Barely Flowing Jennings Falls Barely Flowing Madcap Falls Barely Flowing Maple Falls Barely Flowing Margaret Falls Barely Flowing Marie Falls Barely Flowing Martha Falls Barely Flowing Mary Belle Falls Barely Flowing Nahunta Falls Barely Flowing Narada Falls Barely Flowing Saint Johns Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Wauhaukaupauken Falls Barely Flowing Washington Cascades Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Trixie Falls Barely Flowing Tato Falls Barely Flowing Sylvia Falls Barely Flowing Sunbeam Falls Barely Flowing Stafford Falls Barely Flowing Sluiskin Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Falls Moderate Denman Falls Moderate Ethania Falls Moderate Giant Falls Moderate Larrupin Falls Moderate Pearl Falls Moderate Spray Falls Moderate Cedar Creek Falls Moderate Chenuis Falls Barely Flowing Ipsut Falls Barely Flowing Ranger Falls Barely Flowing Cowlitz Falls Low Harmony Falls Low Deschutes Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Roaring Little Mashel Falls Low Loowit Falls Low Paradise Falls Low Mima Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Low Washboard Falls Roaring Victor Falls Barely Flowing Union Creek Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Chance Light Rain · 66°F

Tod 64°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 63°F Light Rain Likely
Sun 62°F Chance Light Rain
Mon 64°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 63°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 63°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 66°F Chance Light Rain Best

Flowing best right now near Clear Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kennedy Falls Roaring · 52 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Washboard Falls Roaring · 17 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Cedar Creek Falls Moderate · 627 cfs 43rd percentile
  4. 4 Deschutes Falls Moderate · 774 cfs 27th percentile
  5. 5 Little Mashel Falls Low · 22 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Harmony Falls Low · 2260 cfs 14th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Clear Lake (6 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 Clear Lake (22 waterfalls)

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

Wildcat Falls

28.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

28.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

24.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

20.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Giant Falls waterfall

Giant Falls

30.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft

All 58 Waterfalls Near Clear Lake

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

35.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

35 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft
Saint Johns Falls waterfall

Saint Johns Falls

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cougar Falls waterfall

Cougar Falls

41.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stafford Falls waterfall

Stafford Falls

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

Loowit Falls

38.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Union Creek Falls

46.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Harmony Falls waterfall

Harmony Falls

6.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
3.0 miles 300 ft
Grant Purcell Falls waterfall

Grant Purcell Falls

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

Kennedy Falls

21.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Fish Ladder Falls waterfall

Fish Ladder Falls

44 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

44.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

45.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jennings Falls waterfall

Jennings Falls

44.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Washboard Falls

48.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

13 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

14.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Clear Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Clear Lake?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Clear Lake, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Clear Lake?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Clear Lake, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Clear Lake?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Clear Lake, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Clear Lake?

There are 36 kid-friendly waterfalls near Clear Lake, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Clear Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Clear Lake is Affi Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Clear Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Clear Lake is Spray Falls at 354 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Clear Lake require permits?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Clear Lake require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Clear Lake?

Yes, 54 waterfalls near Clear Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Clear Lake?

The closest waterfall to Clear Lake is Wildcat Falls, approximately 4.2 miles away.

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