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

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Partly Sunny · 77°F

Sat 80°F Partly Sunny
Sun 81°F Partly Sunny
Mon 81°F Partly Sunny
Tue 76°F Partly Sunny
Wed 77°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 79°F Partly Sunny
Fri 79°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lacey

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Marietta Falls Roaring · 1280 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Alice Falls Strong · 40 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Van Horn Falls Strong · 40 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Cress Falls Strong · 40 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Spray Falls Moderate · 399 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 Larrupin Falls Moderate · 399 cfs 62nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lacey (1 waterfall)

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 Lacey (11 waterfalls)

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Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

19.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

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

Victor Falls

8.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

19.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Lacey

Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

19.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft

McKenna Falls

35.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

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

Victor Falls

8.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

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

Cedar Creek Falls

Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft
Lilliwaup Falls waterfall

Lilliwaup Falls

39.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

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

Chenuis Falls

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

Ipsut Falls

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

Spray Falls

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

Cataract Falls

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

Alice Falls

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

Giant Falls

32 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
Larrupin Falls waterfall

Larrupin Falls

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

Fisk Falls

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

Cress Falls

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

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 is 1 easy waterfall hike 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 Alice Falls at 2.0 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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