Waterfall Hikes Near Washam, WY

47 residents
Denver Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Washam? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Washam. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.0056°N, -109.6992°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Washam

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

1 of 3 waterfalls near Washam is flowing strongly today

Ashley Falls Strong Merkley Drop Barely Flowing Upper Disaster Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 77°F

Tod 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 63°F Scattered Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 68°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Tue 72°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 77°F Sunny Best
Thu 83°F Sunny
Fri 86°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Washam

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ashley Falls Strong · 2190 cfs 80th percentile
  2. 2 Merkley Drop Barely Flowing · 82 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Disaster Falls Barely Flowing · 342 cfs 0th percentile

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All 3 Waterfalls Near Washam

Ashley Falls waterfall

Ashley Falls

13 miles away
Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Merkley Drop

32.4 miles away
Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Disaster Falls waterfall

Upper Disaster Falls

33.6 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Washam

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Washam?

The shortest waterfall hike near Washam is Ashley Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Washam require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Washam requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Washam?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Washam have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Washam?

The closest waterfall to Washam is Ashley Falls, approximately 12.8 miles away.

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