Waterfall Hikes Near Puyallup, WA

42,610 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
54 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Puyallup? There are 54 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Puyallup. 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 47.1793°N, -122.2902°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Puyallup

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

54 of 54 gauged

54 waterfalls near Puyallup 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 Cougar Falls Barely Flowing Fairy 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 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 Low Deschutes Falls Moderate Franklin Falls Barely Flowing Keekwulee Falls Barely Flowing Snowshoe Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Lilliwaup Falls Low Little Mashel Falls Barely Flowing McCauley Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Moderate Mima Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Low Victor Falls Low Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy · 68°F

Aft 71°F Chance Light Rain
Fri 67°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 68°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 66°F Mostly Cloudy
Mon 67°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 67°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 68°F Mostly Cloudy Best

Flowing best right now near Puyallup

Updated 38 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 McKenna Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 49th percentile
  2. 2 Deschutes Falls Moderate · 774 cfs 26th percentile
  3. 3 Lilliwaup Falls Low · 206 cfs 19th percentile
  4. 4 Cowlitz Falls Low · 2270 cfs 19th percentile
  5. 5 Victor Falls Low · 976 cfs 17th percentile
  6. 6 Wildcat Falls Low · 8 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Puyallup (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 Puyallup (21 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
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

24.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 54 Waterfalls Near Puyallup

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

14.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 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
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

21.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Christine Falls waterfall

Christine Falls

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

Nahunta Falls

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

Tato Falls

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

Carter Falls

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
Cowlitz Falls waterfall

Cowlitz Falls

49 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Narada Falls waterfall

Narada Falls

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

Washington Cascades

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

McCauley Falls

19 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Sluiskin Falls waterfall

Sluiskin Falls

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

Fairy Falls

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

Sunbeam Falls

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

Margaret Falls

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

Wauhaukaupauken Falls

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

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Puyallup

Are there free waterfalls near Puyallup?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Puyallup, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Puyallup?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Puyallup, including Christine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Puyallup?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Puyallup, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Puyallup?

There are 34 kid-friendly waterfalls near Puyallup, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Puyallup?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Puyallup?

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

Do any waterfalls near Puyallup require permits?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Puyallup require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Puyallup?

Yes, 52 waterfalls near Puyallup have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Puyallup?

The closest waterfall to Puyallup is Victor Falls, approximately 5.9 miles away.

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