Waterfall Hikes Near Parkland, WA

39,398 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Parkland? There are 43 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Parkland. 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 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

43 waterfalls near Parkland have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy · 67°F

Tod 70°F Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Fri 66°F Light Rain Likely
Sat 67°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 65°F Mostly Cloudy
Mon 66°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 66°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 67°F Mostly Cloudy Best

Flowing best right now near Parkland

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 McKenna Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 48th percentile
  2. 2 Cowlitz Falls Moderate · 2300 cfs 32nd percentile
  3. 3 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 27th percentile
  4. 4 Deschutes Falls Moderate · 774 cfs 26th percentile
  5. 5 Cedar Creek Falls Low · 590 cfs 19th percentile
  6. 6 Victor Falls Low · 959 cfs 10th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Parkland (5 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 Parkland (14 waterfalls)

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

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

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

Deschutes Falls

24.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

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

Kennedy Falls

21.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Parkland

Trixie Falls waterfall

Trixie Falls

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

Basaltic Falls

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

Martha Falls

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

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 5 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 Affi 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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