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

1 of 43 waterfalls near Parkland is 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 Comet Falls Moderate Fairy Falls Moderate Madcap Falls Moderate Margaret Falls Moderate Martha Falls Moderate Nahunta Falls Moderate Narada Falls Moderate Wauhaukaupauken Falls Moderate Washington Cascades Moderate Trixie Falls Moderate Tato Falls Moderate Sunbeam Falls Moderate Sluiskin Falls Moderate Cataract Falls Moderate Denman Falls Moderate Ethania Falls Moderate Giant Falls Moderate Larrupin Falls Moderate Pearl Falls Moderate Spray Falls Moderate Cedar Creek Falls Low Chenuis Falls Moderate Ipsut Falls Moderate Ranger Falls Moderate Cowlitz Falls Moderate Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Low Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Moderate Mima Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Strong Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 77°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 83°F Partly Sunny
Sun 83°F Partly Sunny
Mon 79°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Parkland

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Victor Falls Strong · 826 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Spray Falls Moderate · 404 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Pearl Falls Moderate · 404 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Cataract Falls Moderate · 404 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Denman Falls Moderate · 404 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 Ethania Falls Moderate · 404 cfs 62nd 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)

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Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

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

Deschutes Falls

36.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

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

Kennedy Falls

16.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Parkland

Trixie Falls waterfall

Trixie Falls

41.5 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
Martha Falls waterfall

Martha Falls

1.6 miles away
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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