Waterfall Hikes Near Marietta-Alderwood, WA

3,304 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
75 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Marietta-Alderwood? There are 75 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Marietta-Alderwood. 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 48.7934°N, -122.5573°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Marietta-Alderwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

75 of 75 gauged

1 of 75 waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood is 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 Barely Flowing Sunshine Falls Barely Flowing 30-Foot Pool Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Jenkins Brook Falls Barely Flowing Mystery Falls Barely Flowing Granite Falls Barely Flowing DeBeck Falls Barely Flowing Holmden Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Swan Falls Barely Flowing Noons Creek Falls Moderate Goose Lake Falls Barely Flowing Mike Falls Barely Flowing Menzies Falls Barely Flowing Gold Creek Upper Falls Barely Flowing Viking Falls Barely Flowing North Allouette River Falls Barely Flowing Anderson Creek Waterfalls Barely Flowing Sawblade Falls Barely Flowing Woodland Falls Barely Flowing Upper Quarry Falls Barely Flowing Lower Quarry Falls Barely Flowing Sweat Team Falls Barely Flowing Defrauder Falls Barely Flowing Pritchett Creek Cascades Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Widgeon Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Creek Falls Barely Flowing Dry Crossing Falls Barely Flowing Snow Cave Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Rocky Point Falls Barely Flowing Rockwell Falls Barely Flowing Whispering Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kanaka Falls Barely Flowing Upper Kanaka Falls Barely Flowing Rolley Falls Barely Flowing Fiddlehead Falls Barely Flowing Lost Creek Falls Low McDonald Falls Low Steelhead Falls Low Cascade Falls Low Hidden Falls Low Sally Falls Low Cascade Falls Natural Waterslide Low Paradise Falls Low Terepocki Twin Falls Barely Flowing Thunder Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing McKay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Devon Falls Barely Flowing 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 Moderate Butterfly Falls Barely Flowing Stapley Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spray of Pearls Falls Strong

Updated 13 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 66°F

Fri 64°F Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 66°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 67°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Mon 67°F Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Tue 65°F Chance Light Rain
Wed 65°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Thu 66°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Marietta-Alderwood

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spray of Pearls Falls Strong · 480 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Artificial Waterfall Moderate · 12 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Noons Creek Falls Moderate · 127 cfs 58th percentile
  4. 4 Lost Creek Falls Low · 228133 cfs 17th percentile
  5. 5 McDonald Falls Low · 228133 cfs 17th percentile
  6. 6 Hidden Falls Low · 228133 cfs 17th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Marietta-Alderwood (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.

Hard Scrabble Falls

12.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

34.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Artificial Waterfall waterfall

Artificial Waterfall

64.3 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Marietta-Alderwood (6 waterfalls)

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

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

27.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cavern Falls waterfall

Cavern Falls

34.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

34.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 75 Waterfalls Near Marietta-Alderwood

Hard Scrabble Falls

12.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

27.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cavern Falls waterfall

Cavern Falls

34.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

34.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

34.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Artificial Waterfall waterfall

Artificial Waterfall

64.3 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Cliff Falls waterfall

Cliff Falls

7.6 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.0 km Unknown

North Allouette River Falls

1.7 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
Mike Falls waterfall

Mike Falls

4 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Easy
3.4 km 60 m

Anderson Creek Waterfalls

32.9 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown

Whispering Falls

24.6 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Menzies Falls

80.1 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.8 km 144 m
Lyall Creek Falls waterfall

Lyall Creek Falls

78.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 68 m

Lower Kanaka Falls

56 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m
Devon Falls waterfall

Devon Falls

43.5 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 73 m

Goose Lake Falls

4.7 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
3.2 km 188 m

Upper Kanaka Falls

5.7 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

44 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
0.6 km 50 m

Viking Falls

30.7 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
McKay Creek Falls waterfall

McKay Creek Falls

46.8 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Marietta-Alderwood

Are there free waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood?

There are 71 free waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood, including 30-Foot Pool.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Marietta-Alderwood?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near Marietta-Alderwood, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Marietta-Alderwood?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood, including Cascade Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Marietta-Alderwood?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood?

The tallest waterfall near Marietta-Alderwood is Thunder Falls at 328 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Marietta-Alderwood?

Yes, 75 waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Marietta-Alderwood?

The closest waterfall to Marietta-Alderwood is Hard Scrabble Falls, approximately 15.5 miles away.

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