Waterfall Hikes Near South Prairie, WA

353 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
64 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Prairie? There are 64 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Prairie. 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 47.1373°N, -122.0939°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Prairie

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

64 of 64 gauged

1 of 64 waterfalls near South Prairie 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 Cougar Falls Moderate Fairy Falls Moderate Fish Ladder Falls Moderate Grant Purcell Falls Moderate Jennings 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 Silver Falls Moderate Wauhaukaupauken Falls Moderate Washington Cascades Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Trixie Falls Moderate Tato Falls Moderate Sylvia Falls Moderate Sunbeam Falls Moderate Stafford Falls Moderate Sluiskin Falls Moderate 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 Harmony Falls Barely Flowing Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Franklin Falls Low Keekwulee Falls Low Snowshoe Falls Low Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing West Quartz Creek Falls Barely Flowing Union Creek Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Low Little Mashel Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing McCauley Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Strong Otter Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Moderate Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 33 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Tod 76°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 81°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 81°F Partly Sunny
Sun 83°F Partly Sunny
Mon 82°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 77°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near South Prairie

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 Jennings Falls Moderate · 503 cfs 65th percentile
  6. 6 Madcap Falls Moderate · 503 cfs 65th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near South Prairie (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 Prairie (27 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

Wildcat Falls

39.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 64 Waterfalls Near South Prairie

Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

7.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Christine Falls waterfall

Christine Falls

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

Nahunta Falls

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

Tato Falls

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

Twin Falls

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

Carter Falls

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Madcap Falls waterfall

Madcap Falls

39 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Narada Falls waterfall

Narada Falls

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

Washington Cascades

1.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sluiskin Falls waterfall

Sluiskin Falls

0.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
5.5 miles 1,700 ft
Cowlitz Falls waterfall

Cowlitz Falls

39.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fairy Falls waterfall

Fairy Falls

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

Sunbeam Falls

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

Margaret Falls

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

Wauhaukaupauken Falls

41.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trixie Falls waterfall

Trixie Falls

41.5 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Basaltic Falls waterfall

Basaltic Falls

41.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Martha Falls waterfall

Martha Falls

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

Mary Belle Falls

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

Twin Falls

10.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Prairie

Are there free waterfalls near South Prairie?

There are 16 free waterfalls near South Prairie, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Prairie?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near South Prairie, including Christine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Prairie?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Prairie, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Prairie?

There are 41 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Prairie, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Prairie?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near South Prairie?

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

Do any waterfalls near South Prairie require permits?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near South Prairie require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Prairie?

Yes, 63 waterfalls near South Prairie have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Prairie?

The closest waterfall to South Prairie is Victor Falls, approximately 4.5 miles away.

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