Waterfall Hikes Near Bow, WA

357 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bow? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bow. 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 48.5613°N, -122.4077°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bow

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

48 of 48 gauged

4 of 48 waterfalls near Bow are flowing strongly today

Boulder Falls Strong 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 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Watt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Frosst Creek Waterfall Barely Flowing Liumchen Falls Barely Flowing 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 Upper Quarry Falls Moderate Lower Quarry Falls Moderate Defrauder 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 Low Thunder Falls Low Grotto Falls Low McKay Creek Falls Roaring Devon Falls Roaring Lyall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Artificial Waterfall Roaring Stapley Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Tod 67°F Mostly Cloudy
Sat 69°F Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Sun 70°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 69°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 67°F Partly Sunny
Wed 69°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 69°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Bow

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Artificial Waterfall Roaring · 25 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Devon Falls Roaring · 54 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 McKay Creek Falls Roaring · 54 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Boulder Falls Strong · 214 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Defrauder Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 43rd percentile
  6. 6 Lower Quarry Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bow (13 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
Devon Falls waterfall

Devon Falls

33.9 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.1 km 73 m

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bow (8 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 48 Waterfalls Near Bow

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
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

15.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

15.5 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
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

30.3 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
0.6 km 50 m

Lower Kanaka Falls

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

McKay Creek Falls

30.2 km away
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

Upper Kanaka Falls

25.7 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
5.0 km 235 m

Rockwell Falls

21.7 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

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
Fiddlehead Falls waterfall

Fiddlehead Falls

23.1 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
1.3 km 46 m

Frosst Creek Waterfall

17.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km Unknown
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bow

Are there free waterfalls near Bow?

There are 44 free waterfalls near Bow, including Anderson Creek Waterfalls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bow?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Bow, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bow?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bow, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bow?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bow, including Boulder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bow?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Bow?

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

Do any waterfalls near Bow require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bow?

Yes, 48 waterfalls near Bow have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bow?

The closest waterfall to Bow is Hard Scrabble Falls, approximately 17.2 miles away.

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