Waterfall Hikes Near Shadow Lake, WA

2,115 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
63 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Shadow Lake? There are 63 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Shadow Lake. 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 47.4017°N, -122.0763°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Shadow Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

63 of 63 gauged

1 of 63 waterfalls near Shadow Lake is 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 Moderate Carter Falls Moderate Christine Falls Moderate Comet Falls Moderate Fairy Falls Moderate Madcap Falls Moderate Maple Falls Moderate Margaret Falls Moderate Marie Falls Moderate Martha Falls Moderate Mary Belle Falls Moderate Nahunta Falls Moderate Narada Falls Moderate Saint Johns Falls Moderate Wauhaukaupauken Falls Moderate Washington Cascades Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Trixie Falls Moderate Tato Falls Moderate Sylvia Falls Moderate Sunbeam Falls Moderate Sluiskin Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Sunset Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Falls Moderate Denman Falls Moderate Ethania Falls Moderate Giant Falls Moderate Larrupin Falls Moderate Pearl Falls Moderate Spray Falls Moderate Chenuis Falls Moderate Ipsut Falls Moderate Ranger Falls Moderate Cowlitz Falls Barely Flowing Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Florence Falls Barely Flowing Malachite Falls Barely Flowing Otter Falls Barely Flowing Franklin Falls Low Keekwulee Falls Low Snowshoe Falls Low Lilliwaup Falls Barely Flowing Little Mashel Falls Moderate Mary Pamela Falls Low Twin Falls Low McCauley Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Strong Olney Falls Barely Flowing Wallace Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Moderate Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Tod 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 81°F Sunny
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 80°F Partly Sunny
Sun 82°F Partly Sunny
Mon 81°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 77°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Shadow Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Victor Falls Strong · 842 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Ipsut Falls Moderate · 307 cfs 74th percentile
  3. 3 Chenuis Falls Moderate · 307 cfs 74th percentile
  4. 4 Ranger Falls Moderate · 307 cfs 74th percentile
  5. 5 Madcap Falls Moderate · 503 cfs 65th percentile
  6. 6 Maple Falls Moderate · 503 cfs 65th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Shadow Lake (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.

Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

7.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Shadow Lake (28 waterfalls)

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

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

McCauley Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Keekwulee Falls waterfall

Keekwulee Falls

14.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Snowshoe Falls waterfall

Snowshoe Falls

14 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft

All 63 Waterfalls Near Shadow Lake

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

McCauley Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Keekwulee Falls waterfall

Keekwulee Falls

14.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Snowshoe Falls waterfall

Snowshoe Falls

14 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Franklin Falls waterfall

Franklin Falls

15.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.0 miles 400 ft
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

41.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Chenuis Falls waterfall

Chenuis Falls

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

Ipsut Falls

42.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
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

Wildcat Falls

39.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Spray Falls waterfall

Spray Falls

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

Cataract Falls

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

Alice Falls

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

Giant Falls

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

Ethania Falls

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

Larrupin Falls

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

Cress Falls

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

Denman Falls

33 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Shadow Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Shadow Lake?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Shadow Lake, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Shadow Lake?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Shadow Lake?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Shadow Lake, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Shadow Lake?

There are 40 kid-friendly waterfalls near Shadow Lake, including Bridal Veil Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Shadow Lake?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Shadow Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Shadow Lake is Spray Falls at 354 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Shadow Lake require permits?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Shadow Lake require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Shadow Lake?

Yes, 62 waterfalls near Shadow Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Shadow Lake?

The closest waterfall to Shadow Lake is Snoqualmie Falls, approximately 16.9 miles away.

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