Waterfall Hikes Near South Creek, WA

2,346 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
52 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Creek? There are 52 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Creek. 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 46.9994°N, -122.3920°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Creek

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

52 of 52 gauged

2 of 52 waterfalls near South Creek are flowing strongly today

Affi Falls Low Alice Falls Low Cress Falls Low Garda Falls Low Van Horn Falls Low 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 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 Moderate Denman Falls Moderate Ethania Falls Moderate Giant Falls Moderate Larrupin Falls Moderate Pearl Falls Moderate Spray Falls Moderate Cedar Creek Falls Moderate Chenuis Falls Barely Flowing Ipsut Falls Barely Flowing Ranger Falls Barely Flowing Cowlitz Falls Low Harmony Falls Low Deschutes Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Roaring Little Mashel Falls Low Loowit Falls Low McKenna Falls Roaring Mima Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Low Victor Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Low

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy · 65°F

Tod 65°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 65°F Light Rain Likely
Sun 64°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Mon 66°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 64°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 65°F Mostly Cloudy Best
Thu 67°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near South Creek

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kennedy Falls Roaring · 52 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 McKenna Falls Roaring · 6 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Cedar Creek Falls Moderate · 627 cfs 43rd percentile
  4. 4 Deschutes Falls Moderate · 774 cfs 27th percentile
  5. 5 Little Mashel Falls Low · 22 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Harmony Falls Low · 2260 cfs 14th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near South Creek (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 South Creek (17 waterfalls)

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

Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

24.8 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
Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

20.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 52 Waterfalls Near South Creek

Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

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

Comet Falls

26.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,250 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
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
Martha Falls waterfall

Martha Falls

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mary Belle Falls waterfall

Mary Belle Falls

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

Twin Falls

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Creek

Are there free waterfalls near South Creek?

There are 14 free waterfalls near South Creek, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Creek?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near South Creek, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Creek?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Creek, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Creek?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Creek, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Creek?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near South Creek?

The tallest waterfall near South Creek is Spray Falls at 354 feet.

Do any waterfalls near South Creek require permits?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near South Creek require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Creek?

Yes, 49 waterfalls near South Creek have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Creek?

The closest waterfall to South Creek is Deschutes Falls, approximately 10.6 miles away.

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