Waterfall Hikes Near Mount Vernon, WA

66,896 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mount Vernon? There are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mount Vernon. 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 48.4203°N, -122.3115°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mount Vernon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 25 gauged

3 of 25 waterfalls near Mount Vernon are flowing strongly today

Asbestos Falls Barely Flowing Boulder Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cavern Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Hard Scrabble Falls Barely Flowing Mary Pamela Falls Low Twin Falls Low Mazama Falls Strong Nooksack Falls Strong McCauley Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Roaring Teepee Falls Barely Flowing Watt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Frosst Creek Waterfall Barely Flowing Liumchen Falls Barely Flowing Cliff Falls Barely Flowing McKay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Devon Falls Barely Flowing Artificial Waterfall Moderate Hidden Falls Low Sally Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Light Rain Likely · 65°F

Thu 69°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 61°F Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 65°F Light Rain Likely Best
Sun 66°F Chance Light Rain
Mon 66°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Tue 66°F Chance Light Rain
Wed 67°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Mount Vernon

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 1160 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Mazama Falls Strong · 984 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Nooksack Falls Strong · 984 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Artificial Waterfall Moderate · 11 cfs 53rd percentile
  5. 5 Mary Pamela Falls Low · 108 cfs 22nd percentile
  6. 6 Twin Falls Low · 108 cfs 22nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mount Vernon (7 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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mount Vernon (12 waterfalls)

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

Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

45.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Granite Falls waterfall CC

Granite Falls

33.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

34.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Mount Vernon

McCauley Falls

19 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Liumchen Falls waterfall

Liumchen Falls

62.6 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Gibson Falls waterfall

Gibson Falls

46.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mount Vernon

Are there free waterfalls near Mount Vernon?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Mount Vernon, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mount Vernon?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Mount Vernon, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mount Vernon?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mount Vernon, including Asbestos Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mount Vernon?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mount Vernon, including Asbestos Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mount Vernon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mount Vernon is Artificial Waterfall at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mount Vernon?

The tallest waterfall near Mount Vernon is McKay Creek Falls at 98 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Mount Vernon require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mount Vernon?

Yes, 25 waterfalls near Mount Vernon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mount Vernon?

The closest waterfall to Mount Vernon is Hard Scrabble Falls, approximately 20.1 miles away.

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