Waterfall Hikes Near Auburn, WA

85,623 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
55 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Auburn the waterfall trips run in two directions. Northeast is Snoqualmie Falls, 268 feet of it, with a 1.5 mile trail down to the river and dogs allowed. Twin Falls near North Bend covers 3.6 miles. Head south and Mount Rainier's Carbon River country opens up, where Ranger Falls runs 4 miles and Chenuis Falls stretches 8.4. Little Mashel Falls near Eatonville lands between the two zones, 5.3 miles round trip with 600 feet of gain. Fifty-five falls make the radius.

Located at 47.3039°N, -122.2108°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Auburn

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

55 of 55 gauged

55 waterfalls near Auburn have live flow data today

Affi Falls Barely Flowing Alice Falls Barely Flowing Cress Falls Barely Flowing Garda Falls Barely Flowing Van Horn Falls Barely Flowing Basaltic Falls Low Carter Falls Low Christine Falls Low Comet Falls Low Fairy Falls Low Madcap Falls Low Maple Falls Low Margaret Falls Low Marie Falls Low Martha Falls Low Mary Belle Falls Low Nahunta Falls Low Narada Falls Low Wauhaukaupauken Falls Low Washington Cascades Low Twin Falls Low Trixie Falls Low Tato Falls Low Sylvia Falls Low Sunbeam Falls Low Sluiskin Falls Low Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Denman Falls Barely Flowing Ethania Falls Barely Flowing Giant Falls Barely Flowing Larrupin Falls Barely Flowing Pearl Falls Barely Flowing Spray Falls Barely Flowing Chenuis Falls Barely Flowing Ipsut Falls Barely Flowing Ranger Falls Barely Flowing Cowlitz Falls Barely Flowing Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Dingford Creek Falls Barely Flowing Florence Falls Barely Flowing Otter Falls Barely Flowing Franklin Falls Barely Flowing Keekwulee Falls Barely Flowing Snowshoe Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Low Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Barely Flowing McCauley Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Low Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Victor Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Snoqualmie Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Partly Sunny · 59°F

Wed 59°F Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
Thu 59°F Partly Sunny Best
Fri 57°F Light Rain
Sat 64°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 56°F Light Rain Likely
Mon 56°F Chance Light Rain
Tue 59°F Light Rain Likely

Flowing best right now near Auburn

Updated 42 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Lilliwaup Falls Moderate · 265 cfs 61st percentile
  2. 2 Madcap Falls Low · 199 cfs 18th percentile
  3. 3 Maple Falls Low · 199 cfs 18th percentile
  4. 4 Margaret Falls Low · 199 cfs 18th percentile
  5. 5 Marie Falls Low · 199 cfs 18th percentile
  6. 6 Martha Falls Low · 199 cfs 18th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Auburn (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.

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

8.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

27.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Auburn (15 waterfalls)

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

LiDAR terrain view around Wildcat Falls in Washington, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

24.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

28.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft

All 55 Waterfalls Near Auburn

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

8.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wildcat Falls in Washington, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

24.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

27.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

28.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft
Ranger Falls waterfall

Ranger Falls

30.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Chenuis Falls waterfall

Chenuis Falls

30.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
8.4 miles 300 ft
Ipsut Falls waterfall

Ipsut Falls

32.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
5.0 miles Unknown
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

33.1 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around McCauley Falls in Washington, about 311 feet of drop LiDAR

McCauley Falls

33.4 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Spray Falls waterfall

Spray Falls

34.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
6.0 miles 1,300 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

34.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Alice Falls waterfall

Alice Falls

34.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Giant Falls waterfall

Giant Falls

34.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
LiDAR terrain view around McKenna Falls in Washington, about 147 feet of drop LiDAR

McKenna Falls

35.3 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ethania Falls waterfall

Ethania Falls

35.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Larrupin Falls waterfall

Larrupin Falls

35.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cress Falls waterfall

Cress Falls

35.5 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Denman Falls waterfall

Denman Falls

35.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Van Horn Falls waterfall

Van Horn Falls

36.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Hard
6.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Auburn

Are there free waterfalls near Auburn?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Auburn, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Auburn?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Auburn, including Christine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Auburn?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Auburn, including Deschutes Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Auburn?

There are 36 kid-friendly waterfalls near Auburn, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Auburn?

The shortest waterfall hike near Auburn is Carter Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Auburn?

The tallest waterfall near Auburn is Fairy Falls at 680 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Auburn require permits?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Auburn require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Auburn?

Yes, 54 waterfalls near Auburn have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Auburn?

The closest waterfall to Auburn is Victor Falls, approximately 8.6 miles away.

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