Waterfall Hikes Near Marietta-Alderwood, WA

3,304 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
80 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Marietta-Alderwood? There are 80 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

80 of 80 gauged

3 of 80 waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood are flowing strongly today

Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cavern Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Hard Scrabble Falls Barely Flowing Mazama Falls Moderate Nooksack Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Watt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Frosst Creek Waterfall Barely Flowing Liumchen Falls Barely Flowing Russell Falls Moderate Sunshine Falls Moderate 30-Foot Pool Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Jenkins Brook Falls Moderate Mystery Falls Moderate Granite Falls Barely Flowing East Corbold Falls Barely Flowing Alvin Falls Barely Flowing DeBeck Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Scary Crossing Falls Barely Flowing Pinecone Falls Barely Flowing Holmden Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Swan Falls Barely Flowing Noons Creek Falls Roaring 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 Barely Flowing Thunder Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing McKay Creek Falls Moderate Devon Falls Moderate Musgrave Creek Moderate Lyall Creek Falls Moderate Musgrave Creek Moderate Jasper Creek Moderate Jasper Creek Moderate Jasper Creek Moderate Jasper Creek Moderate Artificial Waterfall Roaring Butterfly Falls Barely Flowing Stapley Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spray of Pearls Falls Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Tod 71°F Sunny
Wed 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 73°F Sunny
Fri 75°F Sunny
Sat 74°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 74°F Partly Sunny
Mon 72°F Partly Sunny

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 Artificial Waterfall Roaring · 14 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Noons Creek Falls Roaring · 123 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Spray of Pearls Falls Strong · 111 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Widgeon Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 71st percentile
  5. 5 Hanging Creek Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 71st percentile
  6. 6 Lower Quarry Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 71st 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

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

Rustic Falls

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

Artificial Waterfall

35.1 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

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

Cavern Falls

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

Cascade Falls

17 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 80 Waterfalls Near Marietta-Alderwood

Sally Falls

62 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Noons Creek Falls

35.5 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
5.6 km 273 m

DeBeck Falls

74.8 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Nooksack Falls waterfall

Nooksack Falls

12.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mazama Falls waterfall

Mazama Falls

6.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

64.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.3 km 33 m
McDonald Falls waterfall

McDonald Falls

64.6 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
1.1 km 85 m
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

45.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

64.8 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lost Creek Falls waterfall

Lost Creek Falls

65.1 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
0.5 km 15 m
Cascade Falls Natural Waterslide waterfall

Cascade Falls Natural Waterslide

65.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 40 m
Swan Falls waterfall

Swan Falls

28.4 km away
In Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park
British Columbia
Moderate
10.0 km 195 m
Liumchen Falls waterfall

Liumchen Falls

68.6 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Thunder Falls waterfall

Thunder Falls

4 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Alvin Falls

10.6 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Sunshine Falls waterfall

Sunshine Falls

22.3 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Jasper Creek

64.9 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Jenkins Brook Falls

23.9 km away
British Columbia
Hard
12.2 km Unknown
Jasper Creek waterfall

Jasper Creek

65.3 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Jasper Creek waterfall

Jasper Creek

65.6 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Marietta-Alderwood

Are there free waterfalls near Marietta-Alderwood?

There are 76 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, 80 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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