Waterfall Hikes Near Summit, WA

8,819 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Summit? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Summit. 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 47.1694°N, -122.3628°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Summit

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

48 of 48 gauged

5 of 48 waterfalls near Summit 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 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 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 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 Kennedy Falls Strong Lilliwaup Falls Barely Flowing Little Mashel Falls Roaring McCauley Falls Moderate McKenna Falls Strong Mima Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Roaring Victor Falls Moderate Twin Falls Roaring Snoqualmie Falls Moderate

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Independence Day

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Sun 66°F Mostly Cloudy
Mon 67°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 65°F Mostly Cloudy
Wed 65°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Thu 66°F Chance Light Rain
Fri 68°F Chance Light Rain
Ind 72°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Summit

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 100th percentile
  2. 2 Wildcat Falls Roaring · 12 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Falls Roaring · 123 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Kennedy Falls Strong · 53 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 McKenna Falls Strong · 6 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 McCauley Falls Moderate · 3490 cfs 70th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Summit (4 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 Summit (16 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
Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

28.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

24.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Summit

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
Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

28.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

24.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

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

Chenuis Falls

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

Ipsut Falls

28.5 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spray Falls waterfall

Spray Falls

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

Cataract Falls

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

Alice Falls

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

Giant Falls

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

Ethania Falls

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

Larrupin Falls

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

Cress Falls

33 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

McKenna Falls

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

Denman Falls

33.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Van Horn Falls waterfall

Van Horn Falls

34.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

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

Garda Falls

36.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Affi Falls waterfall

Affi Falls

37.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Summit

Are there free waterfalls near Summit?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Summit, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Summit?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Summit, including Christine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Summit?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Summit, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Summit?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Summit, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Summit?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Summit?

The tallest waterfall near Summit is Spray Falls at 354 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Summit require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Summit?

Yes, 46 waterfalls near Summit have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Summit?

The closest waterfall to Summit is Victor Falls, approximately 8.5 miles away.

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