Waterfall Hikes Near Parkland, WA

39,398 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Rainier fills Parkland's horizon on clear mornings, and the mountain's direction holds the best of these forty-three falls. Little Mashel Falls near Eatonville covers 5.3 miles, dogs welcome. Deschutes Falls down toward Yelm asks only a half-mile walk above its canyon. Victor Falls in Bonney Lake delivers a 70-foot drop for hardly any effort. Chenuis Falls, off the Carbon River corner of the national park, fills a whole day at 8.4 miles round trip.

Located at 47.1417°N, -122.4376°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Parkland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 43 gauged

23 of 43 waterfalls near Parkland are flowing strongly today

Affi Falls Low Alice Falls Low Cress Falls Low Garda Falls Low Van Horn Falls Low Basaltic Falls Roaring Carter Falls Roaring Christine Falls Roaring Comet Falls Roaring Fairy Falls Roaring Madcap Falls Roaring Margaret Falls Roaring Martha Falls Roaring Nahunta Falls Roaring Narada Falls Roaring Wauhaukaupauken Falls Roaring Washington Cascades Roaring Trixie Falls Roaring Tato Falls Roaring Sunbeam Falls Roaring Sluiskin Falls Roaring Cedar Creek Falls Roaring Chenuis Falls Strong Ipsut Falls Strong Ranger Falls Strong Cowlitz Falls Barely Flowing Deschutes Falls Strong Kennedy Falls Roaring Lilliwaup Falls Low Little Mashel Falls Moderate McKenna Falls Roaring Mima Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Moderate Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 65°F

Tod 61°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 63°F Mostly Cloudy
Sun 65°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 65°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 63°F Chance Light Rain
Wed 64°F Chance Light Rain
Thu 63°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Parkland

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kennedy Falls Roaring · 44 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Pearl Falls Roaring · 506 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Giant Falls Roaring · 506 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Garda Falls Roaring · 31 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Larrupin Falls Roaring · 506 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Ethania Falls Roaring · 506 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Parkland (10 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.

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

11 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

17.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

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

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

LiDAR terrain view around Wildcat Falls in Washington, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

21.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

32.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Parkland

Affi Falls waterfall

Affi Falls

41.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pearl Falls waterfall CC

Pearl Falls

43.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Comet Falls waterfall

Comet Falls

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

Lilliwaup Falls

44.8 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

44.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Christine Falls waterfall

Christine Falls

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

Nahunta Falls

45.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Tato Falls waterfall

Tato Falls

46.1 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

46.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

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

Madcap Falls

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

Cowlitz Falls

47 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Narada Falls waterfall

Narada Falls

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

Washington Cascades

47.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Sluiskin Falls waterfall

Sluiskin Falls

47.5 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
5.5 miles 1,700 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

48.1 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft
Fairy Falls waterfall

Fairy Falls

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

Sunbeam Falls

48.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Margaret Falls waterfall

Margaret Falls

48.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
Wauhaukaupauken Falls waterfall

Wauhaukaupauken Falls

49.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Parkland

Are there free waterfalls near Parkland?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Parkland, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Parkland?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Parkland, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Parkland?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Parkland?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Parkland, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Parkland?

The shortest waterfall hike near Parkland is Carter Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Parkland?

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

Do any waterfalls near Parkland require permits?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Parkland require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Parkland?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Parkland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Parkland?

The closest waterfall to Parkland is Victor Falls, approximately 11 miles away.

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