Waterfall Hikes Near Tacoma, WA

219,234 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Victor Falls handles Tacoma's quick fix, seventy feet near Bonney Lake with the car nearly in view of the water, dogs fine. The rest gather out toward Eatonville and Rainier's quiet northwest corner. Little Mashel makes 5.3 miles round trip. Wildcat climbs 800 feet across 4.5. In the Carbon River country, Ranger Falls runs four miles while Chenuis stretches 8.4 for a proper full day. Twenty-six falls sit inside the fifty mile line.

Located at 47.2431°N, -122.4531°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tacoma

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

22 of 26 waterfalls near Tacoma are flowing strongly today

Affi Falls Strong Alice Falls Strong Cress Falls Strong Garda Falls Strong Van Horn Falls Strong Cataract Falls Strong Denman Falls Strong Ethania Falls Strong Giant Falls Strong Larrupin Falls Strong Pearl Falls Strong Spray Falls Strong Deschutes Falls Strong Kennedy Falls Strong Little Mashel Falls Roaring McCauley Falls Roaring McKenna Falls Strong Mima Falls Strong Wildcat Falls Roaring Victor Falls Roaring Twin Falls Roaring Snoqualmie Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 60°F

Tod 62°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 64°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 66°F Partly Sunny
Tue 63°F Light Rain Likely
Wed 61°F Partly Sunny
Thu 61°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 60°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Tacoma

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Snoqualmie Falls Roaring · 1310 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Twin Falls Roaring · 97 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 McCauley Falls Roaring · 1830 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Little Mashel Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Mima Falls Roaring · 279 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Victor Falls Roaring · 770 cfs 95th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tacoma (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.

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

15.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

23.1 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tacoma (12 waterfalls)

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

LiDAR terrain view around Wildcat Falls in Washington, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Wildcat Falls

26.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

26.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

36.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Tacoma

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

15.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

23.1 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wildcat Falls in Washington, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Wildcat Falls

26.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

26.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
LiDAR terrain view around McKenna Falls in Washington, about 147 feet of drop LiDAR

McKenna Falls

28 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

36.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

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

Chenuis Falls

38.1 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
8.4 miles 300 ft
Lilliwaup Falls waterfall

Lilliwaup Falls

39.2 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ipsut Falls waterfall

Ipsut Falls

39.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
5.0 miles Unknown
Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

40.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

41.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
Spray Falls waterfall

Spray Falls

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

Cataract Falls

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

Alice Falls

41.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Giant Falls waterfall

Giant Falls

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

Ethania Falls

42.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Larrupin Falls waterfall

Larrupin Falls

42.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cress Falls waterfall

Cress Falls

42.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Denman Falls waterfall

Denman Falls

43 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tacoma

Are there free waterfalls near Tacoma?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Tacoma, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Tacoma?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Tacoma, including Deschutes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tacoma?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tacoma, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tacoma?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tacoma, including Cataract Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tacoma?

The shortest waterfall hike near Tacoma is Cataract Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Tacoma?

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

Do any waterfalls near Tacoma require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Tacoma require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tacoma?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Tacoma have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tacoma?

The closest waterfall to Tacoma is Victor Falls, approximately 15.9 miles away.

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