Waterfall Hikes in Washington (WA)
3 National Parks
628 Major Cities
181 Waterfalls
to explore
Washington’s waterfalls are fed by alpine glaciers and abundant Cascadian precipitation, spilling from volcanic high country in the Cascades and the glaciated North Cascades into wet, forested gorges and coastal drainages across the Olympic Peninsula and Columbia Basin. Hikes range from short family-friendly roadside walks to steep canyon scrambles and remote multi-mile backcountry routes, with most falls reached by moderate trails; the state is notable for glacially fed drops framed by old-growth forest and steep vertical relief. See waterfalls near major Washington cities .
Popular Difficulties
Moderate: 156 trails
Easy: 22 trails
Hard: 2 trails
Trail Types
Loop: 4 trails
Out And Back: 177 trails
Featured Parks
National Parks in Washington
Best Waterfall Hikes in Washington
Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.
33.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles
800 ft
22.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles
700 ft
23.6 miles away
24.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
8.0 miles
800 ft
48.1 miles away
Washington
Hard
8.0 miles
2 ft
30.9 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles
2,000 ft
All Waterfall Hikes in Washington
40.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft