Waterfall Hikes Near Bellingham, WA

129,880 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
67 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

67 of 67 gauged

67 waterfalls near Bellingham have live flow data today

Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cavern Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Hard Scrabble Falls Barely Flowing 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 Holmden Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Swan Falls Barely Flowing Sunshine Falls Barely Flowing Jenkins Brook Falls Barely Flowing Noons Creek Falls Moderate Goose Lake Falls Barely Flowing Mike Falls Barely Flowing Menzies Falls Barely Flowing Gold Creek Upper Falls Barely Flowing Viking Falls Barely Flowing North Allouette River Falls Barely Flowing Anderson Creek Waterfalls Barely Flowing Sawblade Falls Barely Flowing Woodland Falls Barely Flowing Upper Quarry Falls Barely Flowing Lower Quarry Falls Barely Flowing Sweat Team Falls Barely Flowing Defrauder Falls Barely Flowing Pritchett Creek Cascades Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Widgeon Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Creek Falls Barely Flowing Dry Crossing Falls Barely Flowing Snow Cave Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Rocky Point Falls Barely Flowing Rockwell Falls Barely Flowing Whispering Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kanaka Falls Barely Flowing Upper Kanaka Falls Barely Flowing Rolley Falls Barely Flowing Fiddlehead Falls Barely Flowing East Corbold Falls Barely Flowing Alvin Falls Barely Flowing DeBeck Falls Barely Flowing Terepocki Twin Falls Barely Flowing Thunder Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing McKay Creek Falls Low Devon Falls Low Musgrave Creek Barely Flowing Lyall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Jasper Creek Barely Flowing Artificial Waterfall Barely Flowing Butterfly Falls Barely Flowing Stapley Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 57°F

Wed 59°F Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Thu 57°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 55°F Light Rain
Sat 62°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 54°F Light Rain Likely
Mon 54°F Chance Light Rain
Tue 56°F Light Rain Likely

Flowing best right now near Bellingham

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Noons Creek Falls Moderate · 169 cfs 28th percentile
  2. 2 Devon Falls Low · 31 cfs 13th percentile
  3. 3 McKay Creek Falls Low · 31 cfs 13th percentile
  4. 4 Mazama Falls Barely Flowing · 117 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Nooksack Falls Barely Flowing · 117 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Viking Falls Barely Flowing · 15 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bellingham (21 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Hard Scrabble Falls in Washington, about 483 feet of drop LiDAR

Hard Scrabble Falls

10.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cavern Falls waterfall

Cavern Falls

20.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

20.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

20.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bellingham (7 waterfalls)

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

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

20.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 67 Waterfalls Near Bellingham

LiDAR terrain view around Hard Scrabble Falls in Washington, about 483 feet of drop LiDAR

Hard Scrabble Falls

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

Hidden Falls

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

Cavern Falls

20.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

20.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

20.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Lower Kanaka Falls

38.6 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

39.5 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Cliff Falls waterfall

Cliff Falls

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

Devon Falls

39.9 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 73 m

Upper Kanaka Falls

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

Hidden Falls

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

Mike Falls

43.3 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

45 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Viking Falls

45.1 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Steelhead Falls waterfall

Steelhead Falls

45.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.1 km 75 m

Rolley Falls

45.4 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km Unknown

Rockwell Falls

46.1 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

North Allouette River Falls

46.9 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bellingham

Are there free waterfalls near Bellingham?

There are 63 free waterfalls near Bellingham, including Alvin Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bellingham?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near Bellingham, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bellingham?

There are 7 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 Cascade Falls 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, 67 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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