Waterfall Hikes Near Federal Way, WA

99,614 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Federal Way's waterfall count hits 33, split between the Highway 18 corridor and the Eatonville country south. Snoqualmie Falls is the giant, 268 feet of plunge past a flat walk of about a mile and a half. Out toward North Bend, Twin Falls makes a 3.6 mile round trip. Down south, Little Mashel Falls runs 5.3 miles and Wildcat Falls gains 800 feet over four and a half. When the day is short, Victor Falls near Bonney Lake drops seventy feet a tenth of a mile off the pavement. Every measured trail here takes a dog.

Located at 47.3091°N, -122.3358°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Federal Way

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 33 gauged

1 of 33 waterfalls near Federal Way 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 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 Christine Falls Moderate Comet Falls Moderate Nahunta Falls Moderate Tato Falls Moderate Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Dingford Creek Falls Barely Flowing Franklin Falls Barely Flowing Keekwulee Falls Barely Flowing Snowshoe Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Low Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Barely Flowing McCauley Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Roaring Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tod 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 76°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 78°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 81°F Partly Sunny
Sun 81°F Partly Sunny
Mon 77°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Federal Way

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Victor Falls Roaring · 842 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Nahunta Falls Moderate · 497 cfs 58th percentile
  3. 3 Chenuis Falls Moderate · 289 cfs 58th percentile
  4. 4 Christine Falls Moderate · 497 cfs 58th percentile
  5. 5 Comet Falls Moderate · 497 cfs 58th percentile
  6. 6 Tato Falls Moderate · 497 cfs 58th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Federal Way (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.

Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

7.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Federal Way (15 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

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

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

Deschutes Falls

36.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Federal Way

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

28.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

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

Deschutes Falls

36.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

McKenna Falls

24.1 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
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
Ipsut Falls waterfall

Ipsut Falls

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

McCauley Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Ethania Falls waterfall

Ethania Falls

32.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lilliwaup Falls waterfall

Lilliwaup Falls

40.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Larrupin Falls waterfall

Larrupin Falls

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

Cress Falls

4.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denman Falls waterfall

Denman Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Federal Way

Are there free waterfalls near Federal Way?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Federal Way, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Federal Way?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Federal Way, including Christine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Federal Way?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Federal Way, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Federal Way?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Federal Way, including Cataract Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Federal Way?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Federal Way?

The tallest waterfall near Federal Way is Spray Falls at 354 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Federal Way require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Federal Way?

Yes, 32 waterfalls near Federal Way have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Federal Way?

The closest waterfall to Federal Way is Victor Falls, approximately 14.1 miles away.

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