Waterfall Hikes Near Lacey, WA

56,263 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Lacey reaches its waterfalls along Highway 507, the road southeast through Yelm. Deschutes Falls hangs above a narrow canyon near the far end of it, a half mile of walking. The Eatonville country adds Little Mashel, 5.3 miles and 600 vertical feet. Capitol Forest holds Mima Falls and its 6.5-mile round trip. Anyone wanting a full day can take on Kennedy Falls, nine miles of trail. Every fall named here allows dogs. Twenty-three show up inside the fifty-mile ring.

Located at 47.0462°N, -122.7933°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lacey

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

4 of 23 waterfalls near Lacey are flowing strongly today

Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Denman Falls Barely Flowing Ethania Falls Barely Flowing Giant Falls Barely Flowing Larrupin Falls Barely Flowing Spray Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Creek Falls Barely Flowing Chenuis Falls Moderate Ipsut Falls Moderate Ranger Falls Moderate Deschutes Falls Roaring Fisk Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Roaring Lilliwaup Falls Strong Little Mashel Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate McKenna Falls Moderate Mima Falls Moderate Victor Falls Roaring

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Tod 64°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Thu 67°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Fri 70°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 70°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 74°F Sunny
Mon 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 67°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lacey

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Victor Falls Roaring · 945 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Ranger Falls Roaring · 343 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Chenuis Falls Roaring · 343 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Ipsut Falls Roaring · 343 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Deschutes Falls Roaring · 698 cfs 98th percentile
  6. 6 Kennedy Falls Roaring · 55 cfs 95th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lacey (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.

Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

27.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

30.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lacey (11 waterfalls)

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

Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

15.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

19.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Wildcat Falls in Washington, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Wildcat Falls

31.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Lacey

Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

15.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

19.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around McKenna Falls in Washington, about 147 feet of drop LiDAR

McKenna Falls

23.8 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

27.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

30.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wildcat Falls in Washington, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

31.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

33.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft
Lilliwaup Falls waterfall

Lilliwaup Falls

34.4 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

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

Chenuis Falls

42.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
8.4 miles 300 ft
Ipsut Falls waterfall

Ipsut Falls

44.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
5.0 miles Unknown
Spray Falls waterfall

Spray Falls

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

Cataract Falls

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

Alice Falls

46.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Giant Falls waterfall

Giant Falls

46.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Ethania Falls waterfall

Ethania Falls

47.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Larrupin Falls waterfall

Larrupin Falls

47.5 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Fisk Falls in Washington, about 51 feet of drop LiDAR

Fisk Falls

47.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cress Falls waterfall

Cress Falls

47.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lacey

Are there free waterfalls near Lacey?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Lacey, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lacey?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Lacey, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lacey?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lacey, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lacey?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lacey, including Cataract Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lacey?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lacey is Cataract Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lacey?

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

Do any waterfalls near Lacey require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Lacey require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lacey?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Lacey have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lacey?

The closest waterfall to Lacey is Kennedy Falls, approximately 15.6 miles away.

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