Waterfall Hikes Near Elma, WA

3,426 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Elma? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Elma. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 47.0055°N, -123.4112°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elma

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

7 of 8 waterfalls near Elma are flowing strongly today

Fisk Falls Strong Willapa Falls Strong Gnat Creek Falls Roaring Hatana Falls Strong Kennedy Falls Strong Lilliwaup Falls Moderate Mima Falls Roaring Service Falls Strong

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 76°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 77°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 71°F Partly Sunny
Tue 78°F Partly Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Elma

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mima Falls Roaring · 299 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Gnat Creek Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Fisk Falls Strong · 64 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Willapa Falls Strong · 64 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Service Falls Strong · 307 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 Kennedy Falls Strong · 35 cfs 81st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Elma (3 waterfalls)

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

Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

45.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

35.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Elma

Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

45.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

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

Willapa Falls

16.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Fisk Falls

35.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lilliwaup Falls waterfall

Lilliwaup Falls

17.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hatana Falls

40.4 miles away
In Olympic National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

11.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft
Service Falls waterfall

Service Falls

47.2 miles away
In Olympic National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elma

Are there free waterfalls near Elma?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Elma, including Fisk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elma?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Elma, including Gnat Creek Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elma?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Elma, including Gnat Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elma?

The shortest waterfall hike near Elma is Fisk Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Elma require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Elma?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Elma have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Elma?

The closest waterfall to Elma is Kennedy Falls, approximately 15.6 miles away.

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