Waterfall Hikes Near Packwood, WA

116 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
75 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Packwood? There are 75 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Packwood. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 46.6085°N, -121.6703°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Packwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

74 of 75 gauged

8 of 74 waterfalls near Packwood 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 Basaltic Falls Moderate Carter Falls Moderate Christine Falls Moderate Clear Creek Falls Moderate Comet Falls Moderate Cougar Falls Moderate Fairy Falls Moderate Fish Ladder Falls Moderate Grant Purcell Falls Moderate Jennings Falls Moderate Madcap Falls Moderate Maple Falls Moderate Margaret Falls Moderate Marie Falls Moderate Martha Falls Moderate Mary Belle Falls Moderate Nahunta Falls Moderate Narada Falls Moderate Saint Johns Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Wauhaukaupauken Falls Moderate Washington Cascades Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Trixie Falls Moderate Tato Falls Moderate Sylvia Falls Moderate Sunbeam Falls Moderate Stafford Falls Moderate Sluiskin Falls Moderate Castile Falls Barely Flowing Crooked Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Falls Strong Denman Falls Strong Ethania Falls Strong Giant Falls Strong Larrupin Falls Strong Pearl Falls Strong Spray Falls Strong Chenuis Falls Barely Flowing Ipsut Falls Barely Flowing Ranger Falls Barely Flowing Cowlitz Falls Moderate Harmony Falls Moderate Curly Creek Falls Barely Flowing Falls Creek Falls Barely Flowing Langfield Falls Barely Flowing Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Devil Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing West Quartz Creek Falls Barely Flowing Union Creek Falls Barely Flowing Franklin Falls Barely Flowing Keekwulee Falls Barely Flowing Snowshoe Falls Barely Flowing Lancaster Falls Moderate Warren Creek Falls Moderate Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Barely Flowing Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Shipherd Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Strong Victor Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Twin Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 80°F

Wed 92°F Smoke
Thu 92°F Sunny
Fri 90°F Sunny
Sat 85°F Sunny
Sun 81°F Sunny
Mon 80°F Sunny Best
Tue 80°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Packwood

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Giant Falls Strong · 432 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Wildcat Falls Strong · 9 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 Spray Falls Strong · 432 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Cataract Falls Strong · 432 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Pearl Falls Strong · 432 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 Larrupin Falls Strong · 432 cfs 81st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Packwood (9 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.

Martha Falls waterfall

Martha Falls

1.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Packwood (38 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cougar Falls waterfall

Cougar Falls

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

All 75 Waterfalls Near Packwood

Jennings Falls waterfall

Jennings Falls

25.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Grant Purcell Falls waterfall

Grant Purcell Falls

42.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Sylvia Falls waterfall

Sylvia Falls

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Martha Falls waterfall

Martha Falls

1.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cougar Falls waterfall

Cougar Falls

9.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sunbeam Falls waterfall

Sunbeam Falls

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

Fairy Falls

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

Margaret Falls

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

Saint Johns Falls

42.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Basaltic Falls waterfall

Basaltic Falls

41.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

10.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
Sluiskin Falls waterfall

Sluiskin Falls

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

Trixie Falls

41.5 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Washington Cascades waterfall

Washington Cascades

1.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
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
Fish Ladder Falls waterfall

Fish Ladder Falls

35.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Madcap Falls waterfall

Madcap Falls

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

Marie Falls

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mary Belle Falls waterfall

Mary Belle Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Packwood

Are there free waterfalls near Packwood?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Packwood, including Castile Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Packwood?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Packwood, including Christine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Packwood?

There are 38 dog-friendly waterfalls near Packwood, including Castile Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Packwood?

There are 53 kid-friendly waterfalls near Packwood, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Packwood?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Packwood?

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

Do any waterfalls near Packwood require permits?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Packwood require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Packwood?

Yes, 74 waterfalls near Packwood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Packwood?

The closest waterfall to Packwood is Jennings Falls, approximately 4.1 miles away.

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