Waterfall Hikes Near Bellingham, WA

129,880 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
71 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Seventy-one waterfalls within fifty miles puts Bellingham near the top of any Washington list, helped by the Nooksack country and a ferry ride. Several falls here, Cascade Falls and Rustic Falls among them, pour down one creek in Moran State Park on Orcas Island, so a single sailing collects a whole set. Back on the mainland, Hard Scrabble Falls is 1.5 miles with dogs allowed, and Lower Kanaka Falls climbs 770 feet over 3.1 miles. Winter rain keeps most of these loud year round.

Located at 48.7548°N, -122.4690°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bellingham

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

71 of 71 gauged

5 of 71 waterfalls near Bellingham are flowing strongly today

Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cavern Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Hard Scrabble Falls Low Mazama Falls Barely Flowing Nooksack Falls Barely Flowing Watt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Frosst Creek Waterfall Barely Flowing Liumchen Falls Barely Flowing Holmden Creek Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Swan Falls Moderate Sunshine Falls Strong Jenkins Brook Falls Strong Noons Creek Falls Moderate 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 East Corbold Falls Moderate Alvin Falls Moderate DeBeck Falls Moderate Terepocki Twin Falls Low Thunder Falls Low Grotto Falls Low McKay Creek Falls Roaring Devon Falls Roaring Musgrave Creek Barely Flowing Lyall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Musgrave Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Artificial Waterfall Roaring Butterfly Falls Barely Flowing Stapley Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Tod 71°F Partly Sunny
Sat 73°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 75°F Sunny
Lab 73°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 71°F Partly Sunny
Wed 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 73°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Bellingham

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 McKay Creek Falls Roaring · 54 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Artificial Waterfall Roaring · 25 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Devon Falls Roaring · 54 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Jenkins Brook Falls Strong · 129 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Sunshine Falls Strong · 129 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 East Corbold Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 69th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bellingham (19 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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bellingham (6 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 71 Waterfalls Near Bellingham

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
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

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

Cascade Falls

15.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Kanaka Falls

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

Whispering Falls

39 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Artificial Waterfall waterfall

Artificial Waterfall

67.6 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Cliff Falls waterfall

Cliff Falls

63.9 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.0 km Unknown
Devon Falls waterfall

Devon Falls

33.9 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 73 m

Upper Kanaka Falls

25.7 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

30.3 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
0.6 km 50 m
Mike Falls waterfall

Mike Falls

67.1 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Easy
3.4 km 60 m

Menzies Falls

44.8 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.8 km 144 m
McKay Creek Falls waterfall

McKay Creek Falls

30.2 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Viking Falls

In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Steelhead Falls waterfall

Steelhead Falls

23.6 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.1 km 75 m

Rolley Falls

20.8 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km Unknown

Rockwell Falls

21.7 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

North Allouette River Falls

65.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bellingham

Are there free waterfalls near Bellingham?

There are 67 free waterfalls near Bellingham, including Alvin Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bellingham?

There are 19 easy waterfall hikes near Bellingham, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bellingham?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bellingham, including Cascade Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bellingham?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bellingham, including Cascade Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bellingham?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Bellingham?

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

Do any waterfalls near Bellingham require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bellingham?

Yes, 71 waterfalls near Bellingham have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bellingham?

The closest waterfall to Bellingham is Hard Scrabble Falls, approximately 10.4 miles away.

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