Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Forest Park, WA

13,462 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Forest Park? There are 22 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Forest Park. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 47.7574°N, -122.2864°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Forest Park

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 22 gauged

1 of 22 waterfalls near Lake Forest Park is flowing strongly today

Boulder Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Sunset Falls Barely Flowing Dingford Creek Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Falls Moderate Florence Falls Barely Flowing Malachite Falls Barely Flowing Otter Falls Barely Flowing Hatana Falls Barely Flowing Lilliwaup Falls Barely Flowing Mary Pamela Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate McCauley Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Roaring Olney Falls Low Wallace Falls Low Victor Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Sunday Falls Low Snoqualmie Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny · 66°F

Tod 68°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 66°F Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny Best
Sun 67°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Mon 67°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 66°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 66°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 67°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Lake Forest Park

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 McKenna Falls Roaring · 6 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Twin Falls Moderate · 109 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Mary Pamela Falls Moderate · 109 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Eagle Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 35th percentile
  5. 5 Wallace Falls Low · 50 cfs 21st percentile
  6. 6 Olney Falls Low · 50 cfs 21st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Forest Park (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.

Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

13 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Forest Park (16 waterfalls)

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

McCauley Falls

19 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Olney Falls

4.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.5 miles 1,300 ft
Granite Falls waterfall CC

Granite Falls

33.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

14 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 1,000 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Lake Forest Park

Sunday Falls waterfall

Sunday Falls

30.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lilliwaup Falls waterfall

Lilliwaup Falls

37.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Forest Park

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Forest Park?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Lake Forest Park, including Boulder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Forest Park?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Lake Forest Park, including Snoqualmie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Forest Park?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Forest Park, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Forest Park?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Forest Park, including Boulder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Forest Park?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Forest Park is Boulder Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake Forest Park?

The tallest waterfall near Lake Forest Park is Snoqualmie Falls at 268 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Lake Forest Park require permits?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Lake Forest Park require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Forest Park?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Lake Forest Park have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Forest Park?

The closest waterfall to Lake Forest Park is McCauley Falls, approximately 14.4 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

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Garland Mineral Springs

46.5 mi 84°F

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