Waterfall Hikes Near Chelan, WA

4,269 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Lake Chelan changes how you hike here. Domke Falls sits uplake past the end of the road, so the boat from Chelan is part of the trip, then 2 miles of trail with 500 feet of gain. Silver Falls up the Entiat valley is a 3 mile loop. Foggy Dew Falls in the Methow country takes a mile and a half, dogs welcome. Drury Falls hangs 620 feet above Tumwater Canyon near Leavenworth, a view earned from across the river. Thirteen falls come within range.

Located at 47.8415°N, -120.0262°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chelan

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 13 gauged

4 of 12 waterfalls near Chelan are flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Domke Falls Barely Flowing Chewack Falls Roaring Drury Falls Moderate Entiat Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate White River Falls Moderate Falls Creek Falls Moderate Foggy Dew Falls Strong Martin Falls Strong Preston Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 67°F

Tod 67°F Sunny Best
Sat 71°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 72°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 75°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 80°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Chelan

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chewack Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Salmon Falls Strong · 5 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Martin Falls Strong · 0 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Drury Falls Moderate · 111 cfs 69th percentile
  5. 5 Foggy Dew Falls Moderate · 294 cfs 67th percentile
  6. 6 Falls Creek Falls Moderate · 19 cfs 66th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chelan (2 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.

Foggy Dew Falls

36.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

37.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
3.0 miles 300 ft

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

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

Entiat Falls waterfall

Entiat Falls

40.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Domke Falls waterfall

Domke Falls

47.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Chelan

Preston Falls waterfall

Preston Falls

29 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Foggy Dew Falls

36.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

37.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
3.0 miles 300 ft
Entiat Falls waterfall

Entiat Falls

40.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Domke Falls waterfall

Domke Falls

47.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Martin Falls waterfall

Martin Falls

41.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Drury Falls

30.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

20.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White River Falls waterfall

White River Falls

42.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls Creek Falls waterfall

Falls Creek Falls

15.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

26.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 1,000 ft
Summer Falls waterfall

Summer Falls

19.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chewack Falls

47.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chelan

Are there free waterfalls near Chelan?

There is 1 free waterfall near Chelan, including Drury Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chelan?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Chelan, including Foggy Dew Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chelan?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chelan, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chelan?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chelan, including Bridal Veil Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chelan?

The shortest waterfall hike near Chelan is Bridal Veil Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Chelan?

The tallest waterfall near Chelan is Drury Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Chelan require permits?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Chelan require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chelan?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Chelan have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chelan?

The closest waterfall to Chelan is Preston Falls, approximately 19.2 miles away.

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