Waterfall Hikes Near Sumner, WA

10,589 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
54 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sumner? There are 54 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sumner. 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 47.2189°N, -122.2338°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sumner

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

54 of 54 gauged

9 of 54 waterfalls near Sumner 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 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 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 Kennedy Falls Strong Lilliwaup Falls Barely Flowing Little Mashel Falls Roaring McCauley Falls Moderate McKenna Falls Strong 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 · 74°F

Sun 69°F Cloudy
Mon 69°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 67°F Mostly Cloudy
Wed 67°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 68°F Chance Light Rain
Fri 70°F Chance Light Rain
Ind 74°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Sumner

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Wildcat Falls Roaring · 12 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Little Mashel Falls Roaring · 36 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Falls Roaring · 121 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Dingford Creek Falls Roaring · 525 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Snowshoe Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Keekwulee Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sumner (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sumner (21 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 54 Waterfalls Near Sumner

McKenna Falls

26.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

McCauley Falls

19 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pearl Falls waterfall CC

Pearl Falls

25.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 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
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
Sunbeam Falls waterfall

Sunbeam Falls

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

Franklin Falls

24.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.0 miles 400 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sumner

Are there free waterfalls near Sumner?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Sumner, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Sumner?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sumner?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sumner, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sumner?

There are 34 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sumner, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sumner?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Sumner?

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

Do any waterfalls near Sumner require permits?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Sumner require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sumner?

Yes, 53 waterfalls near Sumner have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sumner?

The closest waterfall to Sumner is Victor Falls, approximately 5.4 miles away.

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