Waterfall Hikes Near Ferndale, WA

15,130 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
84 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ferndale? There are 84 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ferndale. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 48.8526°N, -122.5894°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ferndale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

84 of 84 gauged

12 of 84 waterfalls near Ferndale are flowing strongly today

Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cavern Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Hard Scrabble Falls Low Mazama Falls Barely Flowing Nooksack Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Watt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Frosst Creek Waterfall Barely Flowing Liumchen Falls Barely Flowing Russell Falls Strong Sunshine Falls Strong 30-Foot Pool Strong Twin Falls Strong Jenkins Brook Falls Strong Mystery Falls Strong Granite Falls Moderate East Corbold Falls Moderate Alvin Falls Moderate DeBeck Falls Moderate Double Drop Falls Moderate Scary Crossing Falls Moderate Pinecone Falls Moderate Holmden Creek Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Swan Falls Moderate Noons Creek Falls Moderate Norvan Falls Strong Upper Norvan Falls Strong Palisade Falls Strong Goose Lake Falls Low Mike Falls Low Menzies Falls Low Gold Creek Upper Falls Low Viking Falls Low North Allouette River Falls Low Anderson Creek Waterfalls Low Sawblade Falls Moderate Woodland Falls Moderate Upper Quarry Falls Moderate Lower Quarry Falls Moderate Sweat Team Falls Moderate Defrauder Falls Moderate Pritchett Creek Cascades Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Widgeon Falls Moderate Hanging Creek Falls Moderate Dry Crossing Falls Moderate Snow Cave Creek Falls Moderate Cliff Falls Low Rocky Point Falls Low Rockwell Falls Low Whispering Falls Low Lower Kanaka Falls Low Upper Kanaka Falls Low Rolley Falls Low Fiddlehead Falls Low Terepocki Twin Falls Low Thunder Falls Low Grotto Falls Low McKay Creek Falls Strong Devon Falls Strong Musgrave Creek Barely Flowing Lyall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Musgrave Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Artificial Waterfall Roaring Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Butterfly Falls Barely Flowing Stapley Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spray of Pearls Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 69°F Partly Sunny
Sat 72°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 70°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 72°F Partly Sunny
Wed 77°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 75°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Ferndale

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Artificial Waterfall Roaring · 25 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Devon Falls Strong · 52 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 McKay Creek Falls Strong · 52 cfs 88th percentile
  4. 4 Palisade Falls Strong · 137 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Upper Norvan Falls Strong · 137 cfs 84th percentile
  6. 6 Norvan Falls Strong · 137 cfs 84th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ferndale (21 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.

67.6 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
3.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
63.9 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.0 km Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ferndale (6 waterfalls)

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

29.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
15.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 84 Waterfalls Near Ferndale

20 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
7.1 km 244 m
12.2 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
21.9 km away
British Columbia
Hard
3.9 km 405 m
5.8 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ferndale

Are there free waterfalls near Ferndale?

There are 80 free waterfalls near Ferndale, including 30-Foot Pool.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ferndale?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near Ferndale, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ferndale?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ferndale, including Cascade Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ferndale?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ferndale, including Cascade Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ferndale?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ferndale is 30-Foot Pool at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ferndale?

The tallest waterfall near Ferndale is Thunder Falls at 328 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Ferndale require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Ferndale requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ferndale?

Yes, 84 waterfalls near Ferndale have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ferndale?

The closest waterfall to Ferndale is Artificial Waterfall, approximately 14.7 miles away.

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