Waterfall Hikes Near South Prairie, WA

353 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
60 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Prairie? There are 60 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

60 of 60 gauged

8 of 60 waterfalls near South Prairie are 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 Barely Flowing Carter Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Comet Falls Barely Flowing Cougar Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Falls Barely Flowing Fish Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Grant Purcell Falls Barely Flowing Jennings 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 Low Denman Falls Low Ethania Falls Low Giant Falls Low Larrupin Falls Low Pearl Falls Low Spray Falls Low Chenuis Falls Moderate Ipsut Falls Moderate Ranger Falls Moderate Cowlitz Falls Barely Flowing Deschutes Falls Moderate Dingford Creek Falls Roaring Franklin Falls Strong Keekwulee Falls Strong Snowshoe Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing West Quartz Creek Falls Barely Flowing Union Creek Falls Barely Flowing Little Mashel Falls Roaring McCauley Falls Moderate McKenna Falls Strong Otter Falls Low Wildcat Falls Roaring Victor Falls Moderate Twin Falls Roaring Snoqualmie Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Independence Day

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Sun 66°F Mostly Cloudy
Mon 66°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 64°F Mostly Cloudy
Wed 64°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 65°F Chance Light Rain
Fri 67°F Chance Light Rain
Ind 72°F Mostly Sunny Best

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 Little Mashel Falls Roaring · 36 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Wildcat Falls Roaring · 12 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Falls Roaring · 121 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Dingford Creek Falls Roaring · 525 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Keekwulee Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Snowshoe Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th 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 (25 waterfalls)

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

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

20.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

28.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 60 Waterfalls Near South Prairie

Marie Falls waterfall

Marie Falls

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

Sylvia Falls

34.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

McCauley Falls

19 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

35.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Saint Johns Falls waterfall

Saint Johns Falls

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

Cougar Falls

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

Stafford Falls

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft

Union Creek Falls

46.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
3.0 miles 300 ft
Keekwulee Falls waterfall

Keekwulee Falls

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

Snowshoe Falls

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

Franklin Falls

24.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.0 miles 400 ft
Grant Purcell Falls waterfall

Grant Purcell Falls

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

Dingford Creek Falls

27.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Fish Ladder Falls waterfall

Fish Ladder Falls

44 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

West Quartz Creek Falls

12.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jennings Falls waterfall

Jennings Falls

44.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

McKenna Falls

26.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Otter Falls waterfall

Otter Falls

31 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 700 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

12.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Prairie

Are there free waterfalls near South Prairie?

There are 15 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 25 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Prairie, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Prairie?

There are 39 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, 9 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, 59 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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