Waterfall Hikes Near Kapowsin, WA

378 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
61 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kapowsin? There are 61 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Kapowsin. 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 46.9727°N, -122.2273°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kapowsin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

61 of 61 gauged

11 of 61 waterfalls near Kapowsin 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 Fish Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Grant Purcell Falls Barely Flowing Jennings 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 Devil Creek Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Strong West Quartz Creek Falls Strong Union Creek Falls Strong Kalama Falls Strong Kennedy Falls Strong Little Mashel Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Strong Paradise Falls Strong Mima Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Moderate Victor Falls Low Twin Falls Strong Snoqualmie Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Tod 70°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 71°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 74°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 74°F Partly Sunny
Wed 79°F Sunny
Thu 78°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Kapowsin

Updated 34 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Mima Falls Roaring · 299 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 West Quartz Creek Falls Strong · 40 cfs 88th percentile
  6. 6 Devil Creek Falls Strong · 40 cfs 88th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kapowsin (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 Kapowsin (25 waterfalls)

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

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
Victor Falls waterfall CC

Victor Falls

5.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deschutes Falls waterfall

Deschutes Falls

21 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 61 Waterfalls Near Kapowsin

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

46.7 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Saint Johns Falls waterfall

Saint Johns Falls

43.2 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cougar Falls waterfall

Cougar Falls

2.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stafford Falls waterfall

Stafford Falls

48.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft

Union Creek Falls

41.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

39.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Harmony Falls waterfall

Harmony Falls

40.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

47.3 miles away
In Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Easy
3.0 miles 300 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

35.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft
Grant Purcell Falls waterfall

Grant Purcell Falls

38.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

45.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
9.0 miles 800 ft
Fish Ladder Falls waterfall

Fish Ladder Falls

9.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snoqualmie Falls waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

5.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

7.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jennings Falls waterfall

Jennings Falls

47.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

5.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.6 miles 500 ft

West Quartz Creek Falls

8.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Kalama Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Devil Creek Falls waterfall

Devil Creek Falls

4.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

6.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kapowsin

Are there free waterfalls near Kapowsin?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Kapowsin, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kapowsin?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kapowsin?

There are 25 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kapowsin, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kapowsin?

There are 39 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kapowsin, including Carter Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kapowsin?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Kapowsin?

The tallest waterfall near Kapowsin is Spray Falls at 354 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Kapowsin require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Kapowsin?

Yes, 58 waterfalls near Kapowsin have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Kapowsin?

The closest waterfall to Kapowsin is Wildcat Falls, approximately 5.1 miles away.

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