Waterfall Hikes Near Mount Vernon, WA

66,896 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Tulip fields put Mount Vernon on postcards, and its waterfalls ask for two different kinds of trip. The ferry out of Anacortes reaches Orcas Island, where Cascade Falls waits a half mile from the road and Hidden Falls runs 2.5 miles in Moran State Park. Inland, the drop at the town of Granite Falls takes a half mile of walking, dogs welcome. Devon Falls climbs 239 feet of gain over seven tenths of a mile. Forty falls land within fifty miles.

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

40 of 40 gauged

1 of 40 waterfalls near Mount Vernon is 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 Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Mazama Falls Moderate Nooksack Falls Moderate McCauley Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Low Teepee Falls Barely Flowing Watt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Frosst Creek Waterfall Barely Flowing Liumchen Falls Barely Flowing 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 Mike Falls Low Thunder Falls Barely Flowing McKay Creek Falls Moderate Devon Falls Moderate Artificial Waterfall Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Tue 74°F Sunny
Wed 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 77°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 79°F Sunny
Sat 78°F Partly Sunny
Sun 78°F Partly Sunny
Mon 76°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Mount Vernon

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Artificial Waterfall Roaring · 14 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Mary Pamela Falls Moderate · 109 cfs 57th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Falls Moderate · 109 cfs 57th percentile
  4. 4 Mazama Falls Moderate · 353 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Nooksack Falls Moderate · 353 cfs 52nd percentile
  6. 6 Devon Falls Moderate · 23 cfs 33rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mount Vernon (12 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

🐕 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

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

Granite Falls

39.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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 40 Waterfalls Near Mount Vernon

Rocky Point Falls

33.4 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Sally Falls

62 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Fiddlehead Falls waterfall

Fiddlehead Falls

30.5 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
1.3 km 46 m
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

Lower Kanaka Falls

31.9 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m
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

Upper Kanaka Falls

33.1 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m
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

McCauley Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Whispering Falls

35 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Artificial Waterfall waterfall

Artificial Waterfall

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

Cliff Falls

35 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.0 km Unknown
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
Gibson Falls waterfall

Gibson Falls

38.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mike Falls waterfall

Mike Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mount Vernon

Are there free waterfalls near Mount Vernon?

There are 30 free waterfalls near Mount Vernon, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mount Vernon?

There are 12 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 14 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 Thunder Falls at 328 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, 40 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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