Waterfall Hikes Near Elk Plain, WA

14,224 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
55 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Elk Plain? There are 55 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Elk Plain. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 47.0425°N, -122.3663°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elk Plain

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

55 of 55 gauged

8 of 55 waterfalls near Elk Plain are flowing strongly today

Affi Falls Low Alice Falls Low Cress Falls Low Garda Falls Low Van Horn Falls Low Basaltic Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Comet Falls Barely Flowing Cougar Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Falls Barely Flowing Madcap Falls Barely Flowing Maple Falls Barely Flowing Margaret Falls Barely Flowing Marie Falls Barely Flowing Martha Falls Barely Flowing Mary Belle Falls Barely Flowing Nahunta Falls Barely Flowing Narada Falls Barely Flowing Saint Johns Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Wauhaukaupauken Falls Barely Flowing Washington Cascades Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Trixie Falls Barely Flowing Tato Falls Barely Flowing Sylvia Falls Barely Flowing Sunbeam Falls Barely Flowing Stafford Falls Barely Flowing Sluiskin Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Denman Falls Barely Flowing Ethania Falls Barely Flowing Giant Falls Barely Flowing Larrupin Falls Barely Flowing Pearl Falls Barely Flowing Spray Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Creek Falls Roaring Chenuis Falls Barely Flowing Ipsut Falls Barely Flowing Ranger Falls Barely Flowing Cowlitz Falls Moderate Harmony Falls Moderate Deschutes Falls Barely Flowing Kalama Falls Strong Kennedy Falls Strong Little Mashel Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Strong McKenna Falls Strong Mima Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Moderate Victor Falls Low Union Creek Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Snoqualmie Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Tod 71°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 71°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 72°F Partly Sunny
Tue 73°F Partly Sunny
Wed 80°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 78°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Elk Plain

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mima Falls Roaring · 317 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Snoqualmie Falls Roaring · 435 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Cedar Creek Falls Strong · 414 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Union Creek Falls Strong · 40 cfs 88th percentile
  5. 5 Kennedy Falls Strong · 35 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 McKenna Falls Strong · 4 cfs 80th percentile

Know when to go.

Get a free email alert when waterfalls near Elk Plain hit peak flow. We only send when conditions are worth the trip — no weekly newsletters, no spam.

Find waterfalls to hike near Elk Plain

Have your own travel site? Embed these waterfalls for free.

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Elk Plain (7 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Elk Plain (20 waterfalls)

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

Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

5.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wildcat Falls

13.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Little Mashel Falls waterfall

Little Mashel Falls

13.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
5.3 miles 600 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

21 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 55 Waterfalls Near Elk Plain

Comet Falls waterfall

Comet Falls

35.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,250 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

35.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft
Christine Falls waterfall

Christine Falls

36 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Nahunta Falls waterfall

Nahunta Falls

36.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tato Falls waterfall

Tato Falls

36.6 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

34.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Madcap Falls waterfall

Madcap Falls

34.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Cowlitz Falls waterfall

Cowlitz Falls

38.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Narada Falls waterfall

Narada Falls

34.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Washington Cascades waterfall

Washington Cascades

34.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sluiskin Falls waterfall

Sluiskin Falls

35 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
5.5 miles 1,700 ft
Fairy Falls waterfall

Fairy Falls

35.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
3.5 miles 700 ft
Sunbeam Falls waterfall

Sunbeam Falls

36.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Margaret Falls waterfall

Margaret Falls

36.4 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wauhaukaupauken Falls waterfall

Wauhaukaupauken Falls

36.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

McKenna Falls

12.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trixie Falls waterfall

Trixie Falls

36.9 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Basaltic Falls waterfall

Basaltic Falls

37.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Martha Falls waterfall

Martha Falls

37.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mary Belle Falls waterfall

Mary Belle Falls

37.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elk Plain

Are there free waterfalls near Elk Plain?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Elk Plain, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Elk Plain?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Elk Plain, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elk Plain?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Elk Plain, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elk Plain?

There are 34 kid-friendly waterfalls near Elk Plain, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elk Plain?

The shortest waterfall hike near Elk Plain is Affi Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Elk Plain?

The tallest waterfall near Elk Plain is Spray Falls at 354 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Elk Plain require permits?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Elk Plain require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Elk Plain?

Yes, 52 waterfalls near Elk Plain have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Elk Plain?

The closest waterfall to Elk Plain is Victor Falls, approximately 12.8 miles away.

🏙️ Other Cities Near Elk Plain With Waterfalls

Frederickson, WA
24,741 residents
Graham, WA
34,778 residents
Spanaway, WA
34,015 residents
South Hill, WA
67,835 residents
Parkland, WA
39,398 residents
Puyallup, WA
42,610 residents
Fife, WA
10,887 residents
Fort Lewis, WA
13,440 residents
Edgewood, WA
12,397 residents
Lakewood, WA
63,142 residents
Tacoma, WA
219,234 residents
Sumner, WA
10,589 residents

Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Elk Plain, Washington

Mt Rainier Fumaroles

Mt Rainier Fumaroles

35.0 mi 162°F

Mount Rainier fumaroles reach 162 degrees at 14,217 feet elevation, emerging 154.8 degrees above ambient at Washington's highes...

Green River Soda Spring

36.8 mi 86°F

Green River Soda Spring produces 86-degree carbonated water at 1,644 feet elevation, flowing 37.5 degrees above ambient tempera...
Longmire Mineral Springs

Longmire Mineral Springs

37.6 mi 77°F

Longmire Mineral Springs flows at 77 degrees within Mount Rainier National Park at 2,758 feet elevation, emerging 31.9 degrees ...

Lester Hot Springs

42.9 mi 120°F

This 120-degree spring sits within the City of Tacoma Watershed at 1,582 feet elevation, emerging 72.3 degrees above ambient in...
Ohanapecosh Hot Springs

Ohanapecosh Hot Springs

48.9 mi 122°F

Ohanapecosh Hot Springs flows at 122 degrees within Mount Rainier National Park at 1,920 feet elevation, emerging 74.5 degrees ...

Packwood Hot Spring

50.8 mi 100°F

Packwood Hot Spring flows at 100 degrees at 1,002 feet elevation in the lower Cascade foothills near Morton, emerging 49.8 degr...

Looking for a soak after your hike? Explore more hot springs near Elk Plain, Washington on SoakingSprings.

Explore Washington springs

Where to Stay

Hotels & Lodges Booking.com

Find hotels, lodges, and B&Bs near the trailhead
Cabins & Rentals VRBO

Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Glamping Hipcamp

Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
RV Rentals Outdoorsy

Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip

Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

← → walk · Esc to stop