Waterfall Hikes Near Rainier, WA

2,707 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rainier? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rainier. 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 46.8917°N, -122.6866°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rainier

Find waterfalls to hike near Rainier

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rainier (4 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.

Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

14.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rainier (12 waterfalls)

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

Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

13.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

40.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

34.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

14.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

33.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Rainier With Waterfalls

Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

13.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

40.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

34.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

14.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

33.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Victor Falls waterfall

Victor Falls

18.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
McKenna Falls waterfall

McKenna Falls

49.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ethania Falls waterfall

Ethania Falls

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

Larrupin Falls

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

Denman Falls

31.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Giant Falls waterfall

Giant Falls

36.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Spray Falls waterfall

Spray Falls

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

Cataract Falls

23 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

39.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Ipsut Falls waterfall

Ipsut Falls

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

Chenuis Falls

23.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
8.4 miles 300 ft
Alice Falls waterfall

Alice Falls

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

Cress Falls

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

Pearl Falls

26.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Rainier, Washington

Mt Rainier Fumaroles

Mt Rainier Fumaroles

41.2 mi 162°F

Mount Rainier fumaroles reach 162 degrees at 14,217 feet elevation, emerging 154.8 degrees above ambient at Washington's highes...

Green River Soda Spring

42.9 mi 86°F

Green River Soda Spring produces 86-degree carbonated water at 1,644 feet elevation, flowing 37.5 degrees above ambient tempera...
Longmire Mineral Springs

Longmire Mineral Springs

43.7 mi 77°F

Longmire Mineral Springs flows at 77 degrees within Mount Rainier National Park at 2,758 feet elevation, emerging 31.9 degrees ...
Mt St Helens Fumaroles

Mt St Helens Fumaroles

54.6 mi 190°F

Mount St. Helens fumaroles reach 190 degrees at 6,906 feet elevation on the crater rim, emerging 159.1 degrees above ambient in...

Packwood Hot Spring

57.0 mi 100°F

Packwood Hot Spring flows at 100 degrees at 1,002 feet elevation in the lower Cascade foothills near Morton, emerging 49.8 degr...

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