Waterfall Hikes Near Birch Bay, WA

11,142 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
94 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Birch Bay? There are 94 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Birch Bay. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 48.9243°N, -122.7519°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Birch Bay

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

94 of 94 gauged

5 of 94 waterfalls near Birch Bay are flowing strongly today

Cascade Falls Low Cavern Falls Low Hidden Falls Low Rustic Falls Low Hard Scrabble Falls Low Mazama Falls Strong Nooksack Falls Strong Lower Banon Creek Falls Low Stocking Creek Falls Low Upper Banon Creek Falls Low Watt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Frosst Creek Waterfall Barely Flowing Liumchen Falls Barely Flowing Russell Falls Moderate Sunshine Falls Moderate 30-Foot Pool Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Jenkins Brook Falls Moderate Mystery Falls Moderate Granite Falls Moderate East Corbold Falls Moderate Alvin Falls Moderate DeBeck Falls Moderate Double Drop Falls Moderate Scary Crossing Falls Moderate Pinecone Falls Moderate Holmden Creek Falls Low Silver Falls Low Swan Falls Low Upper Cypress Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cypress Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil falls Barely Flowing Noons Creek Falls Moderate Phi Alpha Falls Moderate Magnesia Falls Moderate Crystal Falls (Lion's Bay) Moderate Norvan Falls Moderate Upper Norvan Falls Moderate Palisade 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 Terepocki Twin Falls Barely Flowing Thunder Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing McKay Creek Falls Roaring Devon Falls Roaring Musgrave Creek Low Lyall Creek Falls Low Cascade Falls Low Musgrave Creek Low Jasper Creek Low Jasper Creek Low Jasper Creek Low Jasper Creek Low Crystal Falls Moderate Artificial Waterfall Roaring Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Spray of Pearls Falls Low Skookum Falls Low Upper Skookum Falls Low Stapley Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 71°F

Aft 66°F Sunny
Sun 67°F Sunny
Lab 65°F Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Tue 67°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 71°F Sunny Best
Thu 70°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 69°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Birch Bay

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 Devon Falls Roaring · 54 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Artificial Waterfall Roaring · 25 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Mazama Falls Strong · 289 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Nooksack Falls Strong · 289 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Mystery Falls Moderate · 129 cfs 72nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Birch Bay (27 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.

67.6 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
15.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Birch Bay (6 waterfalls)

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

29.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
15.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
15.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 94 Waterfalls Near Birch Bay

30.2 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
23.6 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.1 km 75 m
20.8 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km Unknown
60.3 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
2.3 km 86 m
4.6 km away
In Say Nuth Khaw Yum Park
British Columbia
Moderate
1.3 km 169 m
21.7 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
23.1 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
1.3 km 46 m
78.7 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Moderate
10.3 km 389 m
8.3 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
17.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km Unknown
9.9 km away
In Pinecone Burke Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
17.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
10.0 km 150 m
66.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
14.0 km 195 m
20 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
7.1 km 244 m
38.5 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
4.2 km 217 m
22.2 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
5.8 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Birch Bay

Are there free waterfalls near Birch Bay?

There are 91 free waterfalls near Birch Bay, including 30-Foot Pool.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Birch Bay?

There are 27 easy waterfall hikes near Birch Bay, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Birch Bay?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Birch Bay?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Birch Bay, including Cascade Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Birch Bay?

The shortest waterfall hike near Birch Bay is 30-Foot Pool at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Birch Bay?

The tallest waterfall near Birch Bay is Thunder Falls at 328 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Birch Bay require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Birch Bay?

Yes, 94 waterfalls near Birch Bay have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Birch Bay?

The closest waterfall to Birch Bay is Artificial Waterfall, approximately 4.3 miles away.

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