Waterfall Hikes Near Prairie Heights, WA

4,845 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
60 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Prairie Heights? There are 60 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Prairie Heights. 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 47.1529°N, -122.1048°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Prairie Heights

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Water Flow

60 of 60 gauged

60 waterfalls near Prairie Heights have live flow data today

Affi Falls Moderate Alice Falls Moderate Cress Falls Moderate Garda Falls Moderate Van Horn Falls Moderate Basaltic Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Comet Falls Barely Flowing Cougar Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Falls Barely Flowing Fish Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Grant Purcell Falls Barely Flowing Jennings Falls Barely Flowing Madcap Falls Barely Flowing Maple Falls Barely Flowing Margaret Falls Barely Flowing Marie Falls Barely Flowing Martha Falls Barely Flowing Mary Belle Falls Barely Flowing Nahunta Falls Barely Flowing Narada Falls Barely Flowing Saint Johns Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Wauhaukaupauken Falls Barely Flowing Washington Cascades Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Trixie Falls Barely Flowing Tato Falls Barely Flowing Sylvia Falls Barely Flowing Sunbeam Falls Barely Flowing Stafford Falls Barely Flowing Sluiskin Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Denman Falls Barely Flowing Ethania Falls Barely Flowing Giant Falls Barely Flowing Larrupin Falls Barely Flowing Pearl Falls Barely Flowing Spray Falls Barely Flowing Chenuis Falls Barely Flowing Ipsut Falls Barely Flowing Ranger Falls Barely Flowing Cowlitz Falls Barely Flowing Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Dingford Creek Falls Barely Flowing Franklin Falls Barely Flowing Keekwulee Falls Barely Flowing Snowshoe Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing West Quartz Creek Falls Barely Flowing Union Creek Falls Barely Flowing Little Mashel Falls Barely Flowing McCauley Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Barely Flowing Otter Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Low Victor Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Aft 68°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 76°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Thu 68°F Chance Light Rain
Fri 62°F Chance Light Rain
Sat 61°F Chance Light Rain

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Prairie Heights (6 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 Prairie Heights (25 waterfalls)

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

Victor Falls waterfall

Victor Falls

12.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

18.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft

All 60 Waterfalls Near Prairie Heights

Comet Falls waterfall

Comet Falls

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

Twin Falls

19 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
Christine Falls waterfall

Christine Falls

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

Nahunta Falls

38.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tato Falls waterfall

Tato Falls

39.1 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

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

Madcap Falls

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Narada Falls waterfall

Narada Falls

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

Washington Cascades

37.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cowlitz Falls waterfall

Cowlitz Falls

48.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sluiskin Falls waterfall

Sluiskin Falls

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

Fairy Falls

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

Sunbeam Falls

1.5 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Margaret Falls waterfall

Margaret Falls

49.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wauhaukaupauken Falls waterfall

Wauhaukaupauken Falls

0.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trixie Falls waterfall

Trixie Falls

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

Basaltic Falls

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

Martha Falls

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

McCauley Falls

45.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mary Belle Falls waterfall

Mary Belle Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Prairie Heights

Are there free waterfalls near Prairie Heights?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Prairie Heights, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Prairie Heights?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Prairie Heights, including Christine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Prairie Heights?

There are 25 dog-friendly waterfalls near Prairie Heights, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Prairie Heights?

There are 39 kid-friendly waterfalls near Prairie Heights, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Prairie Heights?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Prairie Heights?

The tallest waterfall near Prairie Heights is Spray Falls at 354 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Prairie Heights require permits?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Prairie Heights require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Prairie Heights?

Yes, 59 waterfalls near Prairie Heights have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Prairie Heights?

The closest waterfall to Prairie Heights is Victor Falls, approximately 3.6 miles away.

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