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
10.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles
200 ft
30.9 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles
2,000 ft
42.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
43.2 miles away
35.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
41.2 miles away
40.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles
300 ft
15 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
45.5 miles away
41.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
44.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles
50 ft
47.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
46.8 miles away
4.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles
300 ft
13 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles
200 ft
44.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
21.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles
800 ft
33.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles
800 ft
32.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft