Waterfall Hikes Near Vancouver, BC

2,313,328 residents
124 Waterfalls

within 80 km

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Vancouver? There are 124 waterfall hiking trails within an 80 km radius of Vancouver. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 49.2500°N, -123.1333°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Vancouver

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

124 of 124 gauged

32 of 124 waterfalls near Vancouver are flowing strongly today

Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cavern Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Lower Banon Creek Falls Low Stocking Creek Falls Low Upper Banon Creek Falls Low Christie Falls Moderate Winter Falls Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Alexander Falls Moderate Brandywine falls Moderate Cheakamus River Waterfalls Moderate Mid Madeley Falls Moderate Callaghan Falls Moderate Russell Falls Strong Sunshine Falls Strong 30-Foot Pool Strong Twin Falls Strong Jenkins Brook Falls Strong Mystery Falls Strong Ring Creek Falls Moderate Mashiter Creek Falls Moderate Mamquam Falls Moderate Brandvold Falls Moderate Skookum Falls Moderate Upper Skookum Falls Moderate Granite Falls Strong East Corbold Falls Strong Alvin Falls Strong DeBeck Falls Strong Double Drop Falls Strong Scary Crossing Falls Strong Pinecone Falls Strong Madden Falls Moderate Holmden Creek Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Swan Falls Moderate Upper Cypress Falls Low Lower Cypress Falls Low Bridal Veil falls Low Potlatch Falls Strong Woodfibre Falls Strong Upper Shannon Falls Strong Shannon Falls Strong Olesen Creek Falls Strong Neverland Falls Strong Upper Neverland Falls Strong Thistle Creek Falls Strong Mineral Creek Falls Strong Crack Falls Strong Crooked Falls Moderate Phantom Falls Moderate Misery Falls Moderate Ashlu Falls Moderate Noons Creek Falls Moderate Phi Alpha Falls Strong Magnesia Falls Strong Crystal Falls (Lion's Bay) Strong Norvan Falls Strong Upper Norvan Falls Strong Palisade Falls Strong Goose Lake Falls Low Mike Falls Low Menzies Falls Low Gold Creek Upper Falls Low Viking Falls Low North Allouette River Falls Low Anderson Creek Waterfalls Low Sawblade Falls Moderate Woodland Falls Moderate Upper Quarry Falls Moderate Lower Quarry Falls Moderate Sweat Team Falls Moderate Defrauder Falls Moderate Pritchett Creek Cascades Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Widgeon Falls Moderate Hanging Creek Falls Moderate Dry Crossing Falls Moderate Snow Cave Creek Falls Moderate Cliff Falls Low Rocky Point Falls Low Rockwell Falls Low Whispering Falls Low Lower Kanaka Falls Low Upper Kanaka Falls Low Rolley Falls Low Fiddlehead Falls Low Terepocki Twin Falls Low Thunder Falls Low Grotto Falls Low McKay Creek Falls Roaring Devon Falls Roaring Langdale Falls Moderate Chaster Falls Moderate Roberts Creek Waterfall Moderate Homesite Creek Falls Moderate Burnett Falls Moderate Gibsons creek falls Moderate Musgrave Creek Barely Flowing Lyall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Musgrave Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Ammonite Falls Moderate Knarston Waterfall Moderate Granny Falls Moderate Artificial Waterfall Roaring Rainbow Falls Low Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Spray of Pearls Falls Moderate Bonnel Falls Moderate

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 20°F

Tod 17°F Cloudy
Sat 17°F Light Rain
Sun 20°F Sunny Best
Mon 20°F Cloudy
Tue 20°F Cloudy
Wed 22°F Cloudy
Thu 22°F Cloudy

Flowing best right now near Vancouver

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 McKay Creek Falls Roaring · 1.5 m³/s 100th percentile
  2. 2 Devon Falls Roaring · 1.5 m³/s 100th percentile
  3. 3 Artificial Waterfall Roaring · 0.7 m³/s 100th percentile
  4. 4 Norvan Falls Strong · 4.4 m³/s 89th percentile
  5. 5 Crystal Falls (Lion's Bay) Strong · 4.4 m³/s 89th percentile
  6. 6 Magnesia Falls Strong · 4.4 m³/s 89th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Vancouver (41 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.

3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.6 km 46 m
15.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.1 km 131 m
15.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km 30 m

All 124 Waterfalls Near Vancouver

3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.6 km 46 m
60.3 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
2.3 km 86 m
15.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.1 km 131 m
15.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km 30 m
17.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
10.0 km 150 m
57.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
10.0 km 443 m
20 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
7.1 km 244 m
66.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
14.0 km 195 m
4.2 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
5.8 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
5.7 km away
British Columbia
Hard
12.2 km Unknown
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km 46 m
24.6 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.7 km 101 m
24.8 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
4.5 km 175 m
7.6 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
26.4 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
5.6 km 273 m
53.8 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.2 km Unknown
27.1 km away
British Columbia
Hard
13.8 km 1032 m
50.4 km away
In Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park
British Columbia
Moderate
10.0 km 195 m
55.8 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Vancouver

Are there free waterfalls near Vancouver?

There are 121 free waterfalls near Vancouver, including 30-Foot Pool.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Vancouver?

There are 41 easy waterfall hikes near Vancouver, including Alexander Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Vancouver?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Vancouver, including Cascade Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Vancouver?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Vancouver, including Alexander Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Vancouver?

The shortest waterfall hike near Vancouver is 30-Foot Pool at 0.2 km round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Vancouver?

The tallest waterfall near Vancouver is Madden Falls at 579 metres.

Do any waterfalls near Vancouver require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Vancouver?

Yes, 124 waterfalls near Vancouver have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Vancouver?

The closest waterfall to Vancouver is Twin Falls, approximately 15.2 km away.

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