Waterfall Hikes Near Yelm, WA

10,438 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Yelm? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Yelm. 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 46.9398°N, -122.6262°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Yelm

Find waterfalls to hike near Yelm

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Yelm (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 Yelm (15 waterfalls)

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

Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

13.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

34.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

40.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

33.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Victor Falls waterfall

Victor Falls

18.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Yelm With Waterfalls

Affi Falls waterfall

Affi Falls

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

Van Horn Falls

31 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pearl Falls waterfall

Pearl Falls

26.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Washboard Falls waterfall

Washboard Falls

9.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

38.1 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tato Falls waterfall

Tato Falls

44.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

10.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Madcap Falls waterfall

Madcap Falls

49.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Cowlitz Falls waterfall

Cowlitz Falls

44.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Narada Falls waterfall

Narada Falls

40.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Washington Cascades waterfall

Washington Cascades

11.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sluiskin Falls waterfall

Sluiskin Falls

0.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
5.5 miles 1,700 ft
Fairy Falls waterfall

Fairy Falls

46 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.5 miles 700 ft
Lilliwaup Falls waterfall

Lilliwaup Falls

32 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sunbeam Falls waterfall

Sunbeam Falls

46.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Margaret Falls waterfall

Margaret Falls

49.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wauhaukaupauken Falls waterfall

Wauhaukaupauken Falls

41.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trixie Falls waterfall

Trixie Falls

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

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Yelm, Washington

Mt Rainier Fumaroles

Mt Rainier Fumaroles

41.0 mi 162°F

Mount Rainier fumaroles reach 162 degrees at 14,217 feet elevation, emerging 154.8 degrees above ambient at Washington's highes...

Green River Soda Spring

42.7 mi 86°F

Green River Soda Spring produces 86-degree carbonated water at 1,644 feet elevation, flowing 37.5 degrees above ambient tempera...
Longmire Mineral Springs

Longmire Mineral Springs

43.5 mi 77°F

Longmire Mineral Springs flows at 77 degrees within Mount Rainier National Park at 2,758 feet elevation, emerging 31.9 degrees ...

Packwood Hot Spring

56.8 mi 100°F

Packwood Hot Spring flows at 100 degrees at 1,002 feet elevation in the lower Cascade foothills near Morton, emerging 49.8 degr...
Orr Creek Warm Springs

Orr Creek Warm Springs

72.5 mi 72°F

Orr Creek Warm Springs emerges at 72 degrees in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest at 2,910 feet elevation, flowing 26.5 degre...

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