Waterfall Hikes Near Midland, WA

9,081 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Forty-one waterfalls sit within fifty miles of Midland, nearly all of them south and east toward Rainier. Victor Falls is the quick errand, 70 feet tall and a tenth of a mile from the car, dogs fine. The Eatonville area holds Little Mashel Falls at 5.3 miles round trip. Inside the national park, Ipsut Falls takes 5 miles up the Carbon River drainage while Ranger Falls climbs 500 feet over 4 miles. Steady western Washington rain keeps this whole list flowing year round.

Located at 47.1734°N, -122.4120°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Midland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 41 gauged

2 of 41 waterfalls near Midland are flowing strongly today

Affi Falls Barely Flowing Alice Falls Barely Flowing Cress Falls Barely Flowing Garda Falls Barely Flowing Van Horn Falls Barely Flowing Chenuis Falls Moderate Ipsut Falls Moderate Ranger Falls Moderate Cowlitz Falls Barely Flowing Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Low Lilliwaup Falls Barely Flowing Little Mashel Falls Moderate McCauley Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Strong Mima Falls Low Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Strong Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Wed 77°F Partly Sunny
Thu 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 80°F Partly Sunny
Sun 83°F Partly Sunny
Mon 81°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 77°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Midland

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 McKenna Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Victor Falls Strong · 842 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Sluiskin Falls Moderate · 503 cfs 65th percentile
  4. 4 Sunbeam Falls Moderate · 503 cfs 65th percentile
  5. 5 Tato Falls Moderate · 503 cfs 65th percentile
  6. 6 Trixie Falls Moderate · 503 cfs 65th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Midland (3 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Midland (14 waterfalls)

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Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

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

Deschutes Falls

36.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

39.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Midland

Affi Falls waterfall

Affi Falls

28.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

7.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

3.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
Pearl Falls waterfall CC

Pearl Falls

34.5 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Lilliwaup Falls waterfall

Lilliwaup Falls

40.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Comet Falls waterfall

Comet Falls

34 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,250 ft
Christine Falls waterfall

Christine Falls

34.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Nahunta Falls waterfall

Nahunta Falls

34.1 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tato Falls waterfall

Tato Falls

33.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Madcap Falls waterfall

Madcap Falls

39 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Cowlitz Falls waterfall

Cowlitz Falls

39.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Narada Falls waterfall

Narada Falls

2.1 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Washington Cascades waterfall

Washington Cascades

1.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sluiskin Falls waterfall

Sluiskin Falls

0.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
5.5 miles 1,700 ft

McCauley Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Fairy Falls waterfall

Fairy Falls

0.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.5 miles 700 ft
Sunbeam Falls waterfall

Sunbeam Falls

1.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Margaret Falls waterfall

Margaret Falls

41 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wauhaukaupauken Falls waterfall

Wauhaukaupauken Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Midland

Are there free waterfalls near Midland?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Midland, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Midland?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Midland, including Christine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Midland?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Midland, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Midland?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Midland, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Midland?

The shortest waterfall hike near Midland is Affi Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Midland?

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

Do any waterfalls near Midland require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Midland require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Midland?

Yes, 39 waterfalls near Midland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Midland?

The closest waterfall to Midland is Victor Falls, approximately 10.7 miles away.

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