Waterfall Hikes Near Fairwood, WA

18,612 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
50 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fairwood? There are 50 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fairwood. 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 47.4467°N, -122.1430°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fairwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

50 of 50 gauged

1 of 50 waterfalls near Fairwood is flowing strongly today

Affi Falls Barely Flowing Alice Falls Barely Flowing Cress Falls Barely Flowing Garda Falls Barely Flowing Van Horn Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Sunset Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Moderate Christine Falls Moderate Comet Falls Moderate Madcap Falls Moderate Nahunta Falls Moderate Narada Falls Moderate Washington Cascades Moderate Tato Falls Moderate Sluiskin Falls Moderate Cataract Falls Moderate Denman Falls Moderate Ethania Falls Moderate Giant Falls Moderate Larrupin Falls Moderate Pearl Falls Moderate Spray Falls Moderate Chenuis Falls Moderate Ipsut Falls Moderate Ranger Falls Moderate Cowlitz Falls Moderate Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Dingford Creek Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Florence Falls Barely Flowing Malachite 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 Low Twin Falls Low McCauley Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Moderate Olney Falls Barely Flowing Wallace Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Strong Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Tue 77°F Sunny
Wed 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Partly Sunny
Sun 81°F Partly Sunny
Mon 77°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Fairwood

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Victor Falls Strong · 826 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Spray Falls Moderate · 404 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Cataract Falls Moderate · 404 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Larrupin Falls Moderate · 404 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Giant Falls Moderate · 404 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 Pearl Falls Moderate · 404 cfs 62nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fairwood (4 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

7.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

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

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

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

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

Twin Falls

3.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft

McCauley Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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

All 50 Waterfalls Near Fairwood

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

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

Snoqualmie Falls

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

Twin Falls

3.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft

McCauley Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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

McKenna Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

39.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Dingford Creek Falls waterfall

Dingford Creek Falls

7.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

39.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

41.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Chenuis Falls waterfall

Chenuis Falls

41.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
8.4 miles 300 ft
Otter Falls waterfall

Otter Falls

11.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 700 ft
Ipsut Falls waterfall

Ipsut Falls

42.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spray Falls waterfall

Spray Falls

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

Cataract Falls

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

Alice Falls

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

Giant Falls

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

Olney Falls

38.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.5 miles 1,300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fairwood

Are there free waterfalls near Fairwood?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Fairwood, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fairwood?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Fairwood, including Christine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fairwood?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fairwood, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fairwood?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fairwood, including Bridal Veil Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fairwood?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Fairwood?

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

Do any waterfalls near Fairwood require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fairwood?

Yes, 49 waterfalls near Fairwood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fairwood?

The closest waterfall to Fairwood is Victor Falls, approximately 16.3 miles away.

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