Waterfall Hikes Near Big Lake, WA

2,267 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Big Lake? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Big Lake. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 48.3890°N, -122.2435°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Big Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

4 of 38 waterfalls near Big Lake are flowing strongly today

Asbestos Falls Strong Boulder Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cavern Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Hard Scrabble Falls Low Mary Pamela Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Mazama Falls Barely Flowing Nooksack Falls Barely Flowing McCauley Falls Moderate Olney Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Teepee Falls Moderate Watt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Frosst Creek Waterfall Barely Flowing Liumchen Falls Barely Flowing Rocky Point Falls Low Rockwell Falls Low Lower Kanaka Falls Low Rolley Falls Low Fiddlehead Falls Low Terepocki Twin Falls Low Thunder Falls Low McKay Creek Falls Strong Devon Falls Strong Stapley Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Aft 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 72°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Sun 73°F Sunny
Lab 70°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 72°F Partly Sunny
Wed 78°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 76°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Big Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Boulder Falls Roaring · 218 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Devon Falls Strong · 52 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 McKay Creek Falls Strong · 52 cfs 88th percentile
  4. 4 Asbestos Falls Strong · 185 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 McCauley Falls Moderate · 1420 cfs 72nd percentile
  6. 6 Olney Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 51st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Big Lake (9 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
Devon Falls waterfall

Devon Falls

33.9 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 73 m

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Big Lake (13 waterfalls)

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

Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

9.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Granite Falls waterfall CC

Granite Falls

9.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Teepee Falls

13.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Big Lake

Mazama Falls waterfall

Mazama Falls

26.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.3 km 33 m
McDonald Falls waterfall

McDonald Falls

47.5 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
1.1 km 85 m
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

44.1 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Gibson Falls waterfall

Gibson Falls

22.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls Natural Waterslide waterfall

Cascade Falls Natural Waterslide

44.6 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 40 m
Steelhead Falls waterfall

Steelhead Falls

23.6 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.1 km 75 m
Lost Creek Falls waterfall

Lost Creek Falls

24.4 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
0.5 km 15 m

Olney Falls

21.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.5 miles 1,300 ft
Liumchen Falls waterfall

Liumchen Falls

47.9 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown 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
Thunder Falls waterfall

Thunder Falls

69 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Rocky Point Falls

22.2 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Fiddlehead Falls waterfall

Fiddlehead Falls

23.1 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
1.3 km 46 m

Terepocki Twin Falls

68.8 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Stapley Creek Falls

23.9 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Big Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Big Lake?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Big Lake, including Boulder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Big Lake?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Big Lake, including Asbestos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Big Lake?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Big Lake, including Asbestos Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Big Lake?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Big Lake, including Asbestos Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Big Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Big Lake is Asbestos Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Big Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Big Lake is Thunder Falls at 328 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Big Lake require permits?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Big Lake require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Big Lake?

Yes, 38 waterfalls near Big Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Big Lake?

The closest waterfall to Big Lake is Hard Scrabble Falls, approximately 18.7 miles away.

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