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

7 of 55 waterfalls near Auburn are flowing strongly today

Affi Falls Moderate Alice Falls Moderate Cress Falls Moderate Garda Falls Moderate Van Horn Falls Moderate 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 Strong Florence Falls Moderate Otter Falls Moderate Franklin Falls Strong Keekwulee Falls Strong Snowshoe Falls Strong Kennedy Falls Moderate Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Little Mashel Falls Moderate McCauley Falls Roaring McKenna Falls Barely Flowing Olney Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Victor Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Strong Snoqualmie Falls Roaring

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Tod 70°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 70°F Partly Sunny
Tue 73°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 79°F Sunny
Thu 78°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 72°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Auburn

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 McCauley Falls Roaring · 1510 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Snoqualmie Falls Roaring · 485 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Falls Strong · 54 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Dingford Creek Falls Strong · 155 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Snowshoe Falls Strong · 31 cfs 75th percentile
  6. 6 Keekwulee Falls Strong · 31 cfs 75th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Auburn (5 waterfalls)

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Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

5.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Auburn (23 waterfalls)

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

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

5.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

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

Twin Falls

5.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft

All 55 Waterfalls Near Auburn

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

5.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

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

Little Mashel Falls

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

Snoqualmie Falls

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

Twin Falls

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

Ranger Falls

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

Chenuis Falls

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

Ipsut Falls

26.5 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

21 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

McCauley Falls

21 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Spray Falls waterfall

Spray Falls

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

Cataract Falls

28.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Alice Falls waterfall

Alice Falls

28.8 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Giant Falls waterfall

Giant Falls

33.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft

McKenna Falls

12.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ethania Falls waterfall

Ethania Falls

33.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Larrupin Falls waterfall

Larrupin Falls

34 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cress Falls waterfall

Cress Falls

34.1 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denman Falls waterfall

Denman Falls

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

Van Horn Falls

31 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 5 easy waterfall hikes near Auburn, including Christine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Auburn?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Auburn, including Cataract 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 Affi Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Auburn?

The tallest waterfall near Auburn is Spray Falls at 354 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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