Waterfall Hikes Near Seattle, WA

3,561,397 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Twenty-six falls sit within fifty miles of Seattle, though traffic decides which ones feel close. Snoqualmie Falls needs the least, 268 feet of famous water and a mile and a half of easy walking east of town. Off exit 34, Twin Falls follows the South Fork Snoqualmie for 3.6 miles with 500 feet of gain. Otter Falls asks nine miles round trip in the Middle Fork valley, which is exactly why the crowds thin out there. Up north, the town of Granite Falls keeps its namesake behind a half-mile walk. Dogs come along on all of these.

Located at 47.6211°N, -122.3244°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Seattle

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

2 of 26 waterfalls near Seattle are flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Sunset Falls Barely Flowing Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Dingford Creek Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Florence Falls Barely Flowing Malachite Falls Barely Flowing Otter Falls Barely Flowing Franklin Falls Barely Flowing Keekwulee Falls Barely Flowing Snowshoe Falls Barely Flowing Hatana Falls Roaring Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Barely Flowing Mary Pamela Falls Low Twin Falls Low McCauley Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Moderate Olney Falls Barely Flowing Wallace Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Roaring Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Tod 76°F Sunny
Wed 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 78°F Sunny
Fri 81°F Sunny
Sat 80°F Partly Sunny
Sun 80°F Partly Sunny
Mon 77°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Seattle

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hatana Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Victor Falls Roaring · 842 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Lilliwaup Falls Moderate · 124 cfs 58th percentile
  4. 4 McKenna Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 49th percentile
  5. 5 Snowshoe Falls Moderate · 28 cfs 31st percentile
  6. 6 Franklin Falls Moderate · 28 cfs 31st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Seattle (2 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.

Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

7.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Seattle (21 waterfalls)

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

McCauley Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

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

Twin Falls

3.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
Otter Falls waterfall

Otter Falls

11.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 700 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Seattle

McCauley Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

McKenna Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

7.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

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

Twin Falls

3.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
Otter Falls waterfall

Otter Falls

11.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 700 ft

Olney Falls

38.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.5 miles 1,300 ft
Granite Falls waterfall CC

Granite Falls

39.2 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

Florence Falls

11 miles away
Washington
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft

Mary Pamela Falls

40.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

25.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 1,000 ft
Wallace Falls waterfall

Wallace Falls

33.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.6 miles 1,300 ft
Lilliwaup Falls waterfall

Lilliwaup Falls

40.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sunset Falls waterfall

Sunset Falls

25.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingford Creek Falls waterfall

Dingford Creek Falls

7.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Canyon Falls waterfall

Canyon Falls

25 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Malachite Falls waterfall

Malachite Falls

30.5 miles away
Washington
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

23.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Seattle

Are there free waterfalls near Seattle?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Seattle, including Deschutes Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Seattle?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Seattle, including Franklin Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Seattle?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Seattle, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Seattle?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Seattle, including Bridal Veil Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Seattle?

The shortest waterfall hike near Seattle is Bridal Veil Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Seattle?

The tallest waterfall near Seattle is Snoqualmie Falls at 268 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Seattle require permits?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Seattle require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Seattle?

Yes, 25 waterfalls near Seattle have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Seattle?

The closest waterfall to Seattle is McCauley Falls, approximately 22.7 miles away.

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