Waterfall Hikes Near Prairie Ridge, WA

12,444 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
58 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Prairie Ridge? There are 58 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Prairie Ridge. 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 47.1438°N, -122.1408°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Prairie Ridge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

58 of 58 gauged

6 of 58 waterfalls near Prairie Ridge 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 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 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 Moderate Ipsut Falls Moderate Ranger Falls Moderate Cowlitz Falls Low Deschutes Falls Moderate Dingford Creek Falls Strong Franklin Falls Moderate Keekwulee Falls Moderate Snowshoe Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Strong Little Mashel Falls Roaring McCauley Falls Strong McKenna Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Roaring West Quartz Creek Falls Barely Flowing Union Creek Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Moderate Twin Falls Strong Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Independence Day

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Sun 66°F Mostly Cloudy
Mon 66°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 64°F Mostly Cloudy
Wed 64°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 65°F Chance Light Rain
Fri 67°F Chance Light Rain
Ind 72°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Prairie Ridge

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little Mashel Falls Roaring · 36 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Wildcat Falls Roaring · 12 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Falls Strong · 119 cfs 88th percentile
  4. 4 Dingford Creek Falls Strong · 513 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Franklin Falls Strong · 67 cfs 84th percentile
  6. 6 Snowshoe Falls Strong · 67 cfs 84th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Prairie Ridge (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 Ridge (24 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

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

All 58 Waterfalls Near Prairie Ridge

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

20.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

28.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

26.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

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

Chenuis Falls

27 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
8.4 miles 300 ft
Ipsut Falls waterfall

Ipsut Falls

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

Spray Falls

30.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
6.0 miles 1,300 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

30.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Alice Falls waterfall

Alice Falls

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

Giant Falls

30.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Ethania Falls waterfall

Ethania Falls

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

Larrupin Falls

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

Cress Falls

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

Denman Falls

33.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Van Horn Falls waterfall

Van Horn Falls

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

Deschutes Falls

24.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Garda Falls waterfall

Garda Falls

36.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Affi Falls waterfall

Affi Falls

37.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pearl Falls waterfall CC

Pearl Falls

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

Comet Falls

26.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,250 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Prairie Ridge

Are there free waterfalls near Prairie Ridge?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Prairie Ridge, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Prairie Ridge?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Prairie Ridge?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Prairie Ridge, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Prairie Ridge?

There are 38 kid-friendly waterfalls near Prairie Ridge, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Prairie Ridge?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Prairie Ridge?

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

Do any waterfalls near Prairie Ridge require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Prairie Ridge?

Yes, 57 waterfalls near Prairie Ridge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Prairie Ridge?

The closest waterfall to Prairie Ridge is Victor Falls, approximately 2.2 miles away.

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