Waterfall Hikes Near Alger, WA

364 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
50 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Alger? There are 50 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Alger. 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 48.6175°N, -122.3368°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Alger

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

50 of 50 gauged

4 of 50 waterfalls near Alger are flowing strongly today

Boulder Falls Strong Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cavern Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Hard Scrabble Falls Low Ladder Creek Falls Low Mazama Falls Barely Flowing Nooksack Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Watt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Frosst Creek Waterfall Barely Flowing Liumchen Falls Barely Flowing 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 Upper Quarry Falls Moderate Lower Quarry Falls Moderate Defrauder 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 Strong Devon Falls Strong Lyall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Artificial Waterfall Roaring Butterfly Falls Barely Flowing Stapley Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 72°F Partly Sunny
Sat 75°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Sun 77°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 75°F Partly Sunny
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Alger

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Artificial Waterfall Roaring · 25 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Devon Falls Roaring · 54 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 McKay Creek Falls Roaring · 54 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Boulder Falls Strong · 214 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Defrauder Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 43rd percentile
  6. 6 Lower Quarry Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Alger (13 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.

Hard Scrabble Falls

3.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

15.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Devon Falls waterfall

Devon Falls

33.9 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 73 m

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Alger (9 waterfalls)

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

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

29.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cavern Falls waterfall

Cavern Falls

15.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

15.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 50 Waterfalls Near Alger

Hard Scrabble Falls

3.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

29.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cavern Falls waterfall

Cavern Falls

15.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

15.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

15.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Devon Falls waterfall

Devon Falls

33.9 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 73 m
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

30.3 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
0.6 km 50 m
McKay Creek Falls waterfall

McKay Creek Falls

30.2 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Steelhead Falls waterfall

Steelhead Falls

23.6 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.1 km 75 m

Frosst Creek Waterfall

17.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km Unknown

Rolley Falls

20.8 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km Unknown

Rockwell Falls

21.7 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Fiddlehead Falls waterfall

Fiddlehead Falls

23.1 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
1.3 km 46 m

Watt Creek Falls

38.5 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
4.2 km 217 m

Rocky Point Falls

22.2 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Lower Kanaka Falls

24.5 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

25.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Kanaka Falls

25.7 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m

Sally Falls

23.5 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Nooksack Falls waterfall

Nooksack Falls

26.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Alger

Are there free waterfalls near Alger?

There are 46 free waterfalls near Alger, including Anderson Creek Waterfalls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Alger?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Alger, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Alger?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Alger, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Alger?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Alger, including Boulder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Alger?

The shortest waterfall hike near Alger is Artificial Waterfall at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Alger?

The tallest waterfall near Alger is Thunder Falls at 328 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Alger require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Alger?

Yes, 50 waterfalls near Alger have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Alger?

The closest waterfall to Alger is Hard Scrabble Falls, approximately 11.5 miles away.

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Sherman Crater Fumaroles

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