Waterfall Hikes Near Vashon, WA

10,939 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Vashon every waterfall day starts in a ferry line. Ride toward the mainland and you can reach Snoqualmie Falls, 268 feet of it, with an easy mile and a half of walking. Twin Falls along I-90 covers 3.6 miles and 500 feet of gain. The south dock opens different country. Victor Falls, a 70-footer out by Bonney Lake, hardly asks for a walk, and Little Mashel near Eatonville stretches the day to 5.3 miles. Dogs travel fine on all of these trails. Seventeen falls sit within fifty miles of the island.

Located at 47.4122°N, -122.4726°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Vashon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

2 of 17 waterfalls near Vashon are flowing strongly today

Chenuis Falls Moderate Ipsut Falls Moderate Ranger Falls Moderate Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Dingford Creek Falls Barely Flowing Franklin Falls Low Keekwulee Falls Low Snowshoe Falls Low Kennedy Falls Low Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Low McCauley Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Strong Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Strong Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Tod 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 80°F Sunny
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 79°F Partly Sunny
Sun 79°F Partly Sunny
Mon 78°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 74°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Vashon

Updated 36 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 McKenna Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Victor Falls Strong · 842 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Lilliwaup Falls Moderate · 124 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Chenuis Falls Moderate · 273 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Ipsut Falls Moderate · 273 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 Ranger Falls Moderate · 273 cfs 28th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Vashon (2 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.

Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

7.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Vashon (12 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
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

36.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

3.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Vashon

McKenna Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

28.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lilliwaup Falls waterfall

Lilliwaup Falls

40.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

36.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

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

Twin Falls

3.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

39.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft

McCauley Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

16.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Keekwulee Falls waterfall

Keekwulee Falls

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

Snowshoe Falls

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

Franklin Falls

15.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.0 miles 400 ft
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

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

Chenuis Falls

41.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
8.4 miles 300 ft
Dingford Creek Falls waterfall

Dingford Creek Falls

7.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Ipsut Falls waterfall

Ipsut Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Vashon

Are there free waterfalls near Vashon?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Vashon, including Deschutes Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Vashon?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Vashon, including Franklin Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Vashon?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Vashon, including Deschutes Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Vashon?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Vashon, including Chenuis Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Vashon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Vashon is Chenuis Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Vashon?

The tallest waterfall near Vashon is Snoqualmie Falls at 268 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Vashon require permits?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Vashon require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Vashon?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Vashon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Vashon?

The closest waterfall to Vashon is McKenna Falls, approximately 18.9 miles away.

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